Metinvest Group has topped Forbes Ukraine’s ranking of the 202 largest private companies in the country, those that form the backbone of the national economy.The ranking includes companies with revenues in 2024 of UAH5.5 billion and more, an “entry threshold” up 17% compared with 2023.Exceptions were made for state-owned companies, intermediaries operating in natural monopoly markets, businesses with fewer than 50 employees and those that had ceased operations as of 24 October. The sources of financial and employee information were the YouControl system, Forbes Ukraine’s calculations and company reports.The publication explained that out of respect for all Ukrainian soldiers – both those who are alive and those who have fallen – and their families, it does not use the numbers 200 or 300 in its media products.According to Forbes Ukraine, Metinvest remains the largest company in the country, with revenues of UAH323.2 billion in 2024. The top five of the ranking also includes DTEK, ATB,

The Zaporizhzhia Biruchiy Art Centre Gallery at the Center for Contemporary Art has opened the exhibition “1538” by Kryvyi Rih artist Oksana Zharun.The exhibition explores how materials transform in steel-making when exposed to rising temperatures – a metaphor for the post-traumatic growth and resilience of Ukrainians. The event was held with the support of the Zaporizhzhia City Council and the Department of Culture and Tourism, in cooperation with the BIRUCHIY Contemporary Art Project international symposium and Zaporizhstal.“The exhibition is about people, but conveyed through the imagery of steel-making and metal. The components of the charge - iron ore, coke, and limestone are like different people, different identities that undergo trials and become stronger. Each time, the temperature keeps rising, from sinter to hot metal and steel, and the material becomes more resilient. So do people. There are three key stages: 1991, 2014, and 2022. These are the years of significant and dif

The first example of a new type of shelter for civilians in has been built in In Borodianka, Kyiv region, Ukraine – the “Citadel” model of underground steel bunker, created by Metinvest Group in partnership with the State Agency for Restoration and Development of Infrastructure of Ukraine and with the support of the Ministry for Development of Communities and Territories. The concept for the Citadel project was first presented in summer 2025 at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC) in Rome. The Citadel is a modular steel underground shelter system that can be installed in various configurations to protect people from shelling in civilian facilities, schools and hospitals. “We at Metinvest already have significant experience in producing and deploying steel underground shelters – Kryivkas for defence lines and drone operators, underground field hospitals and command posts, all of which have proven effective in combat conditions. More than 800 such bunkers have already been built across

This year, the cooperation memorandum between the Hleiuvata village council and Metinvest’s Iron Ore includes a number of initiatives aimed at repairing educational institutions, installing a sports ground, carrying out road works, and improving water supply. One of the community’s lyceums is currently undergoing active roof reconstruction.The Chervonozabijnytskyi Lyceum is located in a settlement within the Hleiuvata territorial community. Currently, over 130 students from grades 1 to 11 are enrolled here. The educational process is presently conducted in a hybrid manner due to the safety conditions. Staff members have observed that the roof urgently required renovation.“Every five or six years, the roof starts leaking, we have to repaint the ceilings, repair everything, and of course, it causes a lot of discomfort. The building dates back to the 1970s. But despite the difficult times and the ongoing war, our partners at Metinvest found a way to provide us with a new roof and the pro

In a ranking compiled by The Page, Metinvest Group has been named among Ukraine’s ten best employers for 2025, as selected by an independent panel of HR experts.The project was conducted in two stages. First, the jury assessed detailed employer questionnaires “blindly”, without knowing the names of the companies. This approach ensured objectivity, as the evaluation was based not on brand recognition, but on the quality of HR processes and employee-care practices.Reader voting also contributed to the consolidated score and the final selection of companies in the ranking. In total, 63 companies submitted questionnaires for consideration.In its submission, Metinvest presented its ecosystem for reintegrating veterans into civilian life and work, built on the principles of responsibility at all management levels, system-based solutions and fairness. All business processes are adapted to support the return of both former employees and newly hired veterans.The ecosystem includes physical and

Oplich Hub has been operating in Zaporizhzhia for over two years. It is a space where children and adults can attend free individual psychological consultations, art therapy classes for adults and children, master classes, yoga and wellness fitness classes, as well as classes for teenagers, and receive support and assistance.Recently, Oplich Hub held a painting class with elements of art therapy, the theme of which was the search for light within oneself – “Light begins within each of us.” Its symbol was a lantern enveloped in a cozy winter landscape. You don't have to be able to paint to attend this class – that's not the main thing here. Everyone paints to the best of their ability, and the results of the participants' paintings are pleasantly surprising. Natalia POPOVA, psychologist and art therapist at Oplich Hub, says: "People come with zero preparation to try their hand at painting. I teach techniques that allow people to paint their own picture on the first try. And when someon

At the GET Business Festival 2025 in Kyiv, Oleg Davydenko, director of Metinvest Group's Corporate Communications Department, spoke about how to turn challenges into opportunities, build a positive reputational experience and demonstrate Ukraine’s resilience to the world.The annual festival for small and medium-sized businesses, held under the auspices of Delo.ua, has been running for ten consecutive years. This year’s event brought together more than 100 speakers, including representatives of businesses across various sectors of the economy, as well as figures from government and civil society. On the marketing strategy stage, among other topics, participants discussed how to create memorable service and enhance customer loyalty and trust through personalisation, sales tools and external communications.Davydenko took part in the panel discussion “Customer Experience as a Competitive Advantage”. The conversation also featured representatives from the brand marketing agency Grape, the

ISO certificates for an enterprise are like diplomas in an individual's CV. They are a proof of professionalism, reliability, prestige, and a strong reputation. Metinvest Iron Ore Plants excel in this regard, because they have appropriate certificates for four key areas of work: product quality, environment, energy-efficiency, occupational safety. Even during wartime, Metinvest's companies in Kryvyi Rih follow the key provisions set out in ISO certificates and organise production processes to ensure maximum efficiency. All ISO standards have their specific marks, indicating the area of its application. The digits before the colon indicate the field of the standard (quality, environment, and so on), while the digits after it indicate the year of approval. "One of the main standards that Metinvest Iron Ore Plants work with is ISO 9001:2015. It was developed by the International Organisation for Standardisation and was adopted by more than 170 countries. This certificate guarantees that

Young professional Oleksandra Hnyliak began her career at one of Zaporizhzhia’s industrial enterprises. Her grandmother had worked at the plant for almost her entire life, so after completing her studies, Oleksandra decided to follow in her footsteps.“I actuallystudied to become a hairdresser and stylist, as well as an administrator, at the Zaporizhzhia Vocational College of Fashion and Style. But even while studying, I realized it wasn’t for me,” Oleksandra recalls. “I took a job at a plant as a chemical water treatment operator. For some time, everything seemed fine, although the work was physically demanding and the schedule rather inconvenient. Later, the plant began to decline, and there were no prospects for either professional or financial growth. After several years, I decided to leave. Looking back now, I understand it was the right decision.” About six months ago, on a friend’s recommendation, Oleksandra joined the water supply shop at Zaporizhstal. Despite already having ex

Tetiana Petruk, chief sustainability officer of Metinvest Group, has been recognised by Oboz.ua as one of Ukraine’s leading human resources professionals.In its special project “Ukraine’s Best HR Professionals: What Every Employee Should Know”, the publication brings together the experience of the country’s leading industry experts. They share their insights, observations and advice regarding various matters: from finding the right people and building trust to retaining teams and remaining humane even in the toughest of times. The project offers a glimpse behind the scenes of companies, helping readers to understand what it means to work in HR in Ukraine today and how standards of recruitment, loyalty and corporate culture are evolving.As the publication notes, Metinvest continues to strengthen its position as one of Ukraine’s largest employers despite the challenges of wartime. It is adapting its approaches to people management, expanding training and retraining programmes, supportin