Traditionally, welding has been perceived as a male preserve. However, Natalia Stakhanova proves by her own example: meticulous work and increased attention to detail help her to get better at what she doesThe first time Natalia picked up a welding machine was in one of the shops of the Donetsk-Kurakhove Engineering Works. She was a young girl when she started working at the works as an apprentice welder. It was there that she made her first attempts at seam welding and acquired skills."Over time, my professional skills have noticeably improved,’ Natalia says. "When I started, not everything worked out straight away. But the more I practised, the more techniques I mastered. Seams became stronger and more refined, and the work was very satisfying."That is why, when Natalia joined the energy and mechanical shop of Colliery Group "Pokrovs'ke" more than thirteen years ago, she did not need much time to adapt, as she already knew almost all the intricacies of the job."When Natalia joined o

In March, CG "Pokrovs'ke" miners produced the first million tonnes of coal since the beginning of the year.During the same period, drift crews prepared 2,547 metres of mine workings. LLC "Concentrating Factory "Sviato-Varvarynska" processed the coal in full and produced 521,000 tonnes of high-quality concentrate.Currently, the company operates four coal mining sites and four drifting areas, which include seven crews. The teams are making every effort to ensure the stable and high-quality performance of their current tasks. The main focus of the drift miners is on preparing the mine workings required to put the new working faces into operation. In late February, CG "Pokrovs'ke" commissioned the first working face since the beginning of the year, the northern longwall 11 of Block 10. Today, miners of section No. 2 started working on it. The main areas include the preparation of two more new working faces – Southern longwall 1 of Block 10 and northern longwall 2 of Block 11.Despite all t

Opendatabot, an established service that monitors company registration details and the court register in Ukraine, has published its “Best Enterprises of Ukraine” index for 2024. The rating includes the largest businesses by revenues with an impeccable business reputation, a designation given to the top 10 in each category.In compiling the index for 2024, Opendatabot analysed both the financial reports for 2023 and business reputation of companies. In particular, sanctioned entities or businesses with owners from Russia were excluded from the list.Across four categories of the index, nine Metinvest Group enterprises featured in the top 10:1. Zaporizhstal (no. 1), Kamet Steel (no. 2) and Zaporizhia Coke (no. 9) in the “Processing industry” category.2. Pokrovske Coal (no. 3), Northern GOK (no. 6), Sviato-Varvarynska Beneficiation Factory (no. 9) and Central GOK (no. 10) in the “Mining industry” category.3. Metinvest-SMC (no. 10) in the “Wholesale” category.4. Metinvest Holding (no. 2), t

During the war, Concentrating Factory "SVIATO-VARVARYNSKA" of Metinvest Pokrovskcoal became one of the enterprises that support the country's defence capability. Despite the difficulties, the factory continues to operate, implement investment projects, train staff and provide a large package of social benefits to its employees.To mark the 15th anniversary of the factory's putting into operation, General Director Anatolii REDKA told us how the workers of the concentrating factory have transformed the production process to meet the new conditions and shared the plans for the future.– Anatolii Mykolaiovych, two years of the full-scale war have forced us to look for new approaches to transform the production. Please tell us what has been done and what were the most difficult challenges?– Since the outbreak of hostilities, we have had to quickly adapt to the new realities of life. The first challenge we faced was staff loss, which was over 30%. Thanks to the prompt redistribution of respon

Valentyna Golovko, a compressor unit operator at the Process Water and Slurry Circuit Shop of Northern GOK, knows that everyone can help fight the aggressor in their own way, sometimes even without leaving home. Between shifts, she finds time to volunteer: for two winter seasons, she has been tirelessly knitting socks for the Ukrainian military.There is a constant demand for handmade knitted high socks from local volunteers, as well as from relatives, neighbours and colleagues who have relatives in the trenches. That is why she does not stop working in the cold season. To date, she has knitted more than 90 pairs."I recorded the time: in seven hours, I have a pair of socks ready. They are long, without patterns and decorations – to make them quicker. I really want the soldiers to have warm feet. During the first winter of the war, I could not eat, sleep or calmly watch the video of our guys in the trenches in the middle of an empty field. Mud, cold, rain or snow, and they are fighting.

Those who literally move the life of the plant, are constantly on business and are always at the wheel – the team of Zaporizhstal motor transport department is celebrating the 56th anniversary of the business unit foundation.The drivers of the motor transport department are always and everywhere in the whirlpool of events - at the wheel of cars, trucks, heavy-duty vehicles and special equipment. They transport raw materials, goods, finished products and passengers necessary for production.A team of professionals – mechanics, turners, engineers – ensure the stable operation of vehicles, and dispatchers ensure a coordinated work schedule. In total, 292 people are working in the department today.Each motor vehicle column out of four ones includes a specific type of transport. The professionals of the motor column No. 1 transport large-sized and construction cargo, and the specialists of the motor column No.2 transport passengers and small-sized cargo to the business units. The third moto

In peacetime, Denis Valuiev worked as a mining machine operator at the coal mining site No. 2 of CG "Pokrovs'ke". Before the start of the war, he went to serve under a contract in the 56th separate motorised infantry brigade. Today, the miner defends Ukraine near Chasiv Yar, which is one of the hottest areas of the front. Денис Валуєв The full-scale war caught Denys at the Desna training centre for the Land Forces of the Ukrainian Armed Forces. Military training had to be interrupted on 24 February, because they had to meet a column of the russians near Chernihiv. Only at the beginning of May, he joined the tank battalion of his cherished brigade, fighting in Donetsk region.“Then there were fierce battles near Pisky, Maryinka, Krasnogorivka, Grygorivka and Kurakhovo. Then, we were re-deployed to Zaporizhzhia region. After that, there was Bakhmut and the nearest settlements,” Denis recalls the geography of the battles.In military service he holds the position of a senior driver-mechani

For more than two years of full-scale war, Metinvest Group has been tirelessly supporting Ukraine and Ukrainians. The company helps the Defence Forces, delivers humanitarian supplies to affected civilians, takes care of its employees and ensures the operation of its businesses. Every day, every new action brings the state closer to victory over the enemy. Read more about the events and news of the last seven days in Metinvest's traditional digest. 1 Metinvest Business Service expands digital services for its customers 2 Kamet-Steel mastered a new type of metallurgical equipment maintenance and repair 3 Psychological training was held in Zaporizhzhia's Oplich Hab 4 Central GOK employees took part in actions to support defenders 5 An event for educators was held in Kryvyi Rih with the support of Metinvest 6 Zaporizhstal volunteers provide targeted assistance to defenders 7 Kamet-Steel's managers study under a wartime leadership programme 8 InGOK helped Karpovs'ka community solve its wat

Specialists from METINVEST PROMSERVICE's Metallurgical Equipment Maintenance and Repair Shop at Branch 3 have mastered a high-quality and efficient technology for restoring critical equipment. Now, at the request of Kamet-Steel Sinter Shop, repairmen straighten pallet cars for sintering machines at the plant, which allows the company to reduce the cost of repairing this equipment several times. Дмитро Лубенець Pallet cars are very important in sinter production, and their smooth movement through the sintering machine ensures a stable process. However, during long operation at high temperatures, the steel structures of the cars are deformed, which disrupts the rhythm of movement. This can lead to a forced or even emergency shutdown of the sintering machine equipment, disruption of the production process and, as a result, a loss of sinter production. Recently, pallet cars were sent for restoration to another city. From now on, such work is carried out by METINVEST PROMSERVICE's Metallur

On 13 March, Verona hosted the first meeting of B7 Italy 2024, organised by Confindustria, an association of Italian businesses that aims to facilitate dialogue between the business world and the governments of the G7 countries. More than 250 guests participated in the conference, including CEOs and other business leaders from G7 countries and international companies, as well as Adolfo Urso, the Italian Minister of Enterprises and Made in Italy. Participants discussed the main factors affecting industrial productivity and competitiveness in a fast-paced, global economy. Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group, was among the speakers on the main discussion panel. In his speech, he addressed the specifics of steel production in Ukraine during the war, the Group’s vision of the European Green Deal and the transformation of business processes in heavy industry through the use of new technologies. Below are the key takeaways from Yuriy Ryzhenkov's speech: Managing a business during the war