The "Free Waves" swimming rehabilitation project started in Zaporizhzhia in July 2024. As part of it, war veterans and active military personnel are engaged free of charge according to the method of the Olympic swimming medallist Denys Silantiev.To improve not only physical but also mental health, psychologists are now joining the "Free Waves" project."The first time, the boys did not really open up because they doubted whether I would actually swim and train with them. I promised them I would come and work with them in the water. Now I have a small group of 5-6 people, and I lead them. We have consultations both before and after swimming, and we discuss everything that concerns or interests the boys. I can see that water really helps relieve stress, improve sleep, and develop joints. This is very good, and I would certainly like the project to expand," says Yulia LEVYTSKA, psychologist for the "Free Waves" project.Veterans welcome this innovation, as they admit that sometimes they re

Metinvest Group and Kamianske City Council signed a memorandum of cooperation in the area of socio-economic development. The Group will invest UAH70 million this year in projects that are important to the community.In particular, the funds will go towards the reconstruction of hospitals No. 9 and No. 7, the emergency hospital and primary medical-sanitary care centre No. 3. In addition, the community will receive five new trams that will revitalise the fleet and make traveling around the city more comfortable.Oleksandr MYRONENKO, Chief Operating Officer of Metinvest Group, said: “Metinvest, as part of Rinat Akhmetov’s Steel Front, is focused on helping our indomitable soldiers. At the same time, the Group continues to care for the peaceful residents of the cities where our enterprises operate. We’ve already turned continuing cooperation with the mayor of Kamianske into a fine tradition, as evidenced by the number of initiatives that have been successfully implemented. This year, we are

The fight for Ukraine's independence never stops – not on the front line, and not on the home front. Metinvest Group continues to operate: its enterprises support the country's economy and the company allocates funds and resources to help defenders and civilians.Read more about the events of the past week in Metinvest's traditional digest.1Metinvest's Integrated Iron Ore paid UAH 1.1 billion in taxes in the first quarter of 20252Students of Metinvest Polytechnic are among prize-winners of a countrywide competition3Metinvest continues to invest in development of the Hleiuvatka community4Defender of Mariupol became No. 1 in the "100 people of NV" ranking5Integrated Iron Ore plants continue to train employees in emergency response algorithms6Kamet-Steel carries out large-scale overhaul of sintering machine No. 9

Zaporizhzhcoke and other Metinvest enterprises in Zaporizhzhia have a program for working with young people, which includes mentoring support and bonus payments.Євгеній ПОТАПЕНКО Electrician of Coke Shop of Zaporizhzhcoke Evgeniy POTAPENKO has been working at the enterprise for 33 years: He started as an electrical fitter, and now he is responsible for the electrical equipment of the key shop of the enterprise. In addition to being responsible for the smooth operation of the units, Evgeniy takes care of the team, especially young people who are just mastering this profession."The main thing is not just to work, but also to ensure the continuity of generations – this is one of the main pillars of our enterprise. No one will teach how to do the work better than someone who has practiced it for many years. When I was an inexperienced newcomer, I also had a mentor who introduced me to the profession, taught me what I knew, instilled a love for this work. I still remember his instructions

Ukraine’s NV publication, which has revived its “NV’s 100 People” awards to mark its 11th anniversary, noted that Metinvest Group has supported the efforts to recognise the top 100 individuals who are driving the country forward. According to the editorial board and jury, the Ukrainian warrior ranked first on the list.Roman Horodenskyi, a Mariupol defender and marine, has become the embodiment of the Ukrainian warrior: a collective image of a defender. He received a special award for coming first place for his courage, resilience and military service to Ukraine. Tetiana Petruk, Chief Sustainability Officer at Metinvest, presented the award to the soldier.Roman was just 20 when he took up the fight on the outskirts of Mariupol. He held the line at Ilyich Steel and survived captivity and the amputation of both a leg and an arm. In captivity, the soldier lost 40 kilogrammes, but never lost what mattered most: his faith in Ukraine. He underwent 47 surgeries and returned to the marines to

At Metinvest's iron ore enrichment plants in Kryvyi Rih, exactly a year ago, the work of fire-fighting units and first aid units was introduced. They are formed from employees in each production shift who are prepared to act correctly during emergency situations, including those that may be caused by hostilities. Today, training in algorithms of actions in case of emergencies are held monthly.Since the beginning of 2025, 56 trainings have been held for employees in the structural divisions of the plants on responding to fires as a result of hostilities and providing assistance to victims. Also, employees master the algorithm of actions in case of detection of explosive objects: Currently, 50 trainings have been already finished, another 119 will be held by the end of the year.Teams are ready for potential power outages: Regularly at production sites, employees work out the procedure for safe actions in the event of blackouts during exercises. 103 of such trainings have been held since

In the first quarter of 2025, Northern Iron Ore, Central Iron Ore, and Ingulets Iron Ore of Metinvest Group paid UAH 1.1 billion in taxes to budgets at all levels. It is worth noting that the Integrated Iron Ore's total amount of taxes and fees reached UAH 5.7 billion in 2024.Metinvest's mining and processing enterprises in Kryvyi Rih remain a reliable pillar for Ukraine and the region. Despite the economic challenges, logistics problems, blackouts, and shelling, the enterprises continue to operate and fill the budgets in order to ensure the country's stable functioning, support its social sphere, defence capabilities, etc."Over three years of the war, Metinvest's Integrated Iron Ore has adapted to new operating conditions. We have clear goals and action plans that we adjust as necessary and continue to work 24/7. Every working day means taxes that finance healthcare, education, and the army... We understand how vital it is to support the country and the cities where we live today," s

Як виглядає автоматизація, коли вона виходить за межі теорії? Вона пульсує в цехах, працює через сенсори, керує складними технологічними ланцюгами й стає частиною професійного ДНК інженера. Саме це побачили, дослідили й відчули студенти Метінвест Політехніки та Дніпровської Політехніки під час спільної тижневої офлайн-сесії на Каметсталі.Майбутні інженери спеціальності «Автоматизація, комп’ютерно-інтегровані технології та робототехніка» занурилися в роботу автоматизованих систем управління безпосередньо на виробничих ділянках. Освітній візит поєднав лекційно-практичні модулі з живими дискусіями, кейсами й практичними завданнями, що проводилися у партнерстві з фахівцями Каметсталі та викладачами першого в Україні приватного гірничо-металургійного вишу.Студенти отримали ґрунтовне уявлення про технічні рішення у керуванні технологічними процесами, дізналися про досвід впровадження MES-систем та напрями застосування штучного інтелекту в автоматизації, проаналізували технічне, програмне, о

Yevgen Oleksienko, CEO of Metinvest-SMC, Ukraine’s largest metals trader, spoke to GMK Center about trends in the Ukrainian metals trading market, operations in logistics and steel imports, and his vision for the post-war reconstruction of Ukraine’s infrastructure.The loss of the Mariupol-based plants, Azovstal and Ilyich Steel, had a significant impact on the domestic rolled steel market, halting the production of slabs, steel plates over 8 mm, I-beams, railway rails and so on. This led to a shortage of them. In response, Metinvest almost immediately began producing certain “lost” steel products at its remaining Ukrainian enterprises and started procuring imported rolled steel.– What have been the main changes in the Ukrainian metals trading market since the start of the war?– The metals trading market has changed since the start of full-scale hostilities in 2022. Small players who were unable to adapt to the new realities have exited the market. The sector has consolidated around th

Main challenges for a large Ukrainian business during the wartime lie in the complexity of strategic planning, implementing long-term reputation projects, and preparing for the postwar reconstruction of Ukraine.Oleh Davydenko, Director of the Corporate Communication Department of the Company, explained how despite loosing a huge number of assets in occupied territories, Metinvest Group is betting on the future of Ukraine and bringing victory closer. The interview was published in the 10th anniversary issue of the annual almanac "Reputation ACTIVists."Has reputation management of the company been subject to changes throughout 2024? Perhaps new approaches have emerged in your practice in this area?Managing reputation is a systematic and mathematically precise activity that involves many elements, which can change in significance or intensity over time. It is very much model-based. It includes what, how, and to whom you communicate. Of course, Metinvest's communications have changed due