At the Pryamyy Channel studio, Alexandr Myronenko, the Chief Operations Officer of Metinvest Group, told about the work of Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front, the safety of soldiers at the front line, the construction of fortifications, cooperation with the military and plans to launch new products for frontline use."The construction of fortifications is currently being actively discussed in society. How did it all start for Rinat Akhmetov's Steel Front? When did you join this process?We at Metinvest joined the process at the beginning of the full-scale invasion. We were tasked by the military to fortify the cities where our businesses are located. Therefore, we began constructing fortifications around these areas. We supplied resources, machinery and manpower to block roads, make anti-tank ditches and prevent the occupiers from advancing.On a much larger scale in the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia directions, we got involved in late autumn last year. Since then, we have been involved 24/7 in the

During the second year of the full-scale war, investment projects were implemented at the Northern, Central and Ingulets Iron Ore Enrichment Works aimed at ensuring the stability of production processes and overhauling machinery and equipment.In 2023, Metinvest's Kryvyi Rih mining enterprises invested in projects to increase productivity, product quality, ensure the smooth operation of key equipment, and reduce the cost of producing iron ore. Among the main projects implemented last year at Northern Iron Ore Enrichment Works was the modernization of sections and the installation of a new economical engine on the 2TE10M diesel locomotive, which was involved in the transportation of ore from the Pervomaisk quarry to the first crushing plant. It was also the installation of roller screens of green pellets on the LURGI-552A induration machine to maintain a competitive position in the European market of iron ore raw materials. To ensure compliance with the moisture content in concentrate,

At the enterprises of Metinvest Group of Kryvyi Rih city, employees are systematically trained to provide the first aid. With the beginning of the war, specialists also learn skills in tactical medicine. It was such knowledge of colleagues that helped to save the life of an electric and gas welder who fell ill while performing work at the Ingulets plant.The ability to act correctly in an unpredictable situation is not an empty word for workers of Ingulets plant - Ihor Tolkachov, head of the section of the ore beneficiation factory No. 1, and Roman Sai, head of the emergency and rescue service of the plant. Thanks to their quick and coordinated actions, a man's life was saved.One of the electric and gas welders of the contracting organization, having passed a pre-shift medical examination and having no contraindications due to his health state, started work. However, at the end of the work shift, he suddenly lost consciousness in the workshop. Ihor Tolkachov, the head of the first sect

When you know that you are on the right path, all obstacles can be overcome. Especially when there is strong support. Amid the full-scale war, it is Metinvest Group that is such support for Ukraine. Since the first days of the invasion to the present day, the company has been systematically helping the army, civilians and its employees. It ensures the operation of enterprises, takes care of the sustainability of the economy and plans the future recovery of Ukraine.Read more about the events and news of the last seven days in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Metinvest was recognised as one of the largest investors of Ukraine in 2022-20232More than 1,800 people received humanitarian aid from Saving Lives3For the units of Northern GOK, a device to check the serviceability of PPE was purchased4Kamet Steel has mastered the manufacture of replaceable equipment for the 400/200 mill5Metinvest is on the list of honest taxpayers in Ukraine6Zaporizhstal volunteers held a charity art event in supp

For the first time, Forbes presented the rating of "20+5 largest investors of the country". 20 participants of this rating invested UAH 173 billion ($5 billion) in business development during the big war.Why is this important?Capital investment is not only about the development of companies, it is also about the growth and future of the economy. The share of investments in GDP during the five pre-war years averaged 15%. The norm of the so-called extended reproduction is an indicator of 20% and above. If less, the economy consumes its own future resources. In fact, this means a slow collapse of the country's economic prospects. In 2023, thanks to business activity and significant state investments, primarily in defense, this indicator was 17%.Business is picking up momentum: in 2023, the top 20 investors on our list increased CAPEX by 33%. Is it a little or a lot? At first glance, we have growth by a third. On the other hand, the nominal GDP grew not much less – by 25%.The problem of t

The work of metallurgists in the frontline regions of Zaporizhzhia, Dnipro and Donetsk are accompanied by large risk: enemy shelling takes place almost every day. The information about the Ukrainian companies' experience in protecting their employees, including Metinvest Group, is described in the Forbes Ukraine article "Work with the High Risk".Forbes's journalists interviewed the heads of Metinvest Group's Zaporizhstal, Centravis, Interpipe Niko Tube and DTEK. The heads of the companies shared information how they ensure occupational safety and life safety of their employees. Below, we offer you an expanded version of the adapted material, supplemented by Metinvest's experience.A metallurgical production, compared to other types of manufacturing, is a continuous process that demands constant presence of workers during production. Metallurgical equipment without supervision and control may cause more damage than enemy shelling. Therefore, special operation mode has been established a

The boundless and dearest "mother" is a surprisingly simple word, but how much warmth, tenderness and love it contains. Only a mother will always understand and selflessly love, no matter what, support and inspire to overcome any failures in life. We carry the gentle image of our mother in our souls throughout our lives. PJSC "Kamet-Steel" employs many mothers who have to combine raising children, household chores and hard physical labor. But indomitable women find the strength to work, remaining a model of professionalism at work, and at home they give their children universal care and love.A pregnant mother Maria Cherevan says, "War cannot prohibit my children from being born"The young mother of two children, Maria Cherevan, works as a conveyor operator at the rotary kiln section of the lime kiln shop of PJSC "Kamet-Steel". Working conditions for women in the lime production department are the most difficult. But Maria does not complain, does her job as expected, and after the shift

На Івана Купала українці традиційно шукають квітку папороті. Може, хтось навіть знаходив – але це не точно. А ось Володимир Івасюк серед народних переказів та мальовничих гір віднайшов містичну червону руту – і, не вагаючись, подарував її світу. Цього року українському маестро могло б виповнитись 75, але не судилося. Тому запрошуємо вшанувати пам’ять культового поета і композитора, пригадавши його життєвий шлях та найгучніші хіти з тематичним тестом від Метінвесту.

The major repair of the cable trestle is going on at the coke-chemical site of Kamet-Stal, which is essential for the uninterrupted power supply of the production. Main cable lines are concentrated on this leading overpass, which supply all units of coke-chemical production of the enterprise. Currently, major repair works are being carried out on the site along coke battery #5.Олексій Михайличенко A complete replacement of metal structures that support cable lines and metal structures of work sites for maintenance of the main electric cable lines is being carried out. Specialist contractors manufacture metal structures directly at the plant – on specially designated sites for this purpose.– The main goal of this capital repair is to increase the reliability of the power supply of the coke-chemical industry, to eliminate emergency situations on the overpass that could damage the main cables. To do this, we carry out a complete renewal of metal structures that have lost their strength d

Forbes has launched a new rating covering Ukraine called “The 20+5 Largest Investors in the Country”. It looks at who has invested the most in business and economic development over the two years of full-scale war.Editor’s note: The top 20 names in this ranking have invested UAH173 billion (US$5 billion) in business development since the war began. Why is this important? Capital investments are not only about the development of companies, but also about the growth and future of an economy. In Ukraine, the share of investment in GDP averaged 15% for the five years before the war. The norm for so-called extended reproduction is 20% and above. Anything less means that an economy is consuming its own future. In fact, it indicates a slow decline in a country’s economic prospects. In Ukraine in 2023, this figure was 17%, thanks to business activity and significant government investment, primarily in defence.Business in the country is gaining momentum: in 2023, the top 20 investors on the li