The free "Free Waves" project for military and veterans continues in Zaporizhzhia.As part of the "Free Waves" project, war veterans and active defenders undergo free rehabilitation, developed by Olympic medalist Denis Sylantiev. The project has been active in Zaporizhzhia since 2023, with support from Metinvest, Zaporizhstal, and NGO "Zaporizhzhia.Platform for Joint Action."Volodymyr Bobkov, age 58, is a participant of the "Free Waves" project. He worked as a truck driver before the full-scale invasion. He was at work when the war broke out."I noticed an explosion and understood it was war. I had to load a cargo and drive to Sloviansk, then I came to Zaporizhzhia, left my car there, and joined the Territorial Defence Forces. Over time, I joined the National Guard. For two years, from 2022 to 2024, I was deployed in the front-line city of Orikhiv. The occupiers, paratroopers from Pskov, were driven out there. Then, I was transferred to the Pokrovsk direction, where I was injured. And n

The key topics of the meeting in Dnipro, attended by Academy DTEK and its branches, DTEK Energy, Metinvest Polytechnic, NTU "Dniprovska Polytechnic," and Lviv Polytechnic, included training personnel for the energy and industry sectors, occupational safety training, and the adoption of modern risk management standards. Business and education are collaborating to develop new programmes aimed at training skilled specialists and enhancing workplace safety.The main outcome of the discussion was the proposal to create and implement three educational programmes and advanced training courses designed to train specialists in thermal power generation for TPP staff and maintenance companies. This was achieved through the collaboration of leading Ukrainian universities and companies, combining their expertise, educational resources, cutting-edge technologies, and practical experience.The participants focused particularly on occupational safety issues. They discussed the possibility of DTEK emplo

Kamet Steel has completed a major overhaul of Boiler No. 6 in the boiler shop of the steelworks' combined heat and power plant, ensuring its reliable operation for consistent steam supply to the plant.Medium-pressure boiler unit No. 6, with a nameplate capacity of 90 tonnes of steam per hour, produces steam for Kamet Steel's production needs.The main focus of the overhaul was on restoring worn-out components, whose gradual failure had led to a decline in the unit's efficiency. To begin with, all metal heating surfaces of the boiler – such as water tubes, headers of the platen and convective superheaters, burner, and air heater – were replaced. The induced draft systems, shut-off valves, gas ducts, and chimney underwent repairs, and the boiler water supply lines were replaced.To enhance safety and working conditions for boiler maintenance personnel, the reinforced concrete floor in the ID fan room was repaired.Two new fifteen-inch screens were also installed on the control panel, showi

At the onset of the full-scale invasion, the Zaporizhstal employee volunteered to go to war, was seriously injured, but chose to continue service.Mykola, a Zaporizhstal employee, is now a Ukrainian defender carrying the call sign Siedoi. At Zaporizhstal, he worked as a crew leader in the unloading area of the hot rolling shop.He enlisted in the early days of the full-scale war. In 2022, he joined the 110th Separate Brigade of the Territorial Defence Forces and fought in the 116th Battalion."My son-in-law also works at Zaporizhstal, so we went to the draft office together," says Siedoi in an interview with Zaporizhzhia journalists."The first hit caught me"He served in the 116th Battalion defending the Donetsk and Zaporizhzhia sectors.While he's no stranger to physical labour, infantry service comes with its own challenges:"Digging. The clay in the Donetsk region is something else. And you dig in deep ... I recall the rookies grumbling, ‘That's enough, I've done enough digging.’ But onc

Excavator operator at Zaporizhstal’s Railway Transport Department, Liudmyla Romanko, isn’t afraid of change – she drives it.She began her career at Zaporizhstal in 2017 as a shift supervisor in the hot rolling shop. Recently, she decided to take a completely new direction and learn to operate an excavator. To do so, she completed specialised training and quickly returned to her home plant.“I’ve always been fascinated by large, heavy machinery and wanted to work with cranes and excavators. So, when the opportunity arose, I completed the training, got my license, and returned to Zaporizhstal – but this time as an excavator operator in the Railway Transport Department,” says Liudmyla ROMANKO.Liudmyla first practised her new skills at a training site alongside experienced railway workers. But she quickly transitioned to full-fledged work, proving her ability to handle all tasks with excellence.“Liudmyla immediately stood out as a skilled and responsible professional. In addition to her ma

This winter, children at the "Berizka" kindergarten and the Zelenopolska Gymnasium branch in Hleyuvatskyi community studied in warmth and comfort. With the support of Metinvest's Iron Ores in Kryvyi Rih, a major roof reconstruction of both institutions was carried out in full compliance with fire safety regulations.Kindergarten "Berizka" is the only preschool in six villages of the Chervonensky council of prefects within Hleyuvatskyi community, home to over 1,200 residents. The two-storey building was originally constructed in 1968, and since then, only routine maintenance has been carried out. In recent years, the most pressing issue had been the roof, which required not just repairs but a complete reconstruction. Thanks to a request from the community and a cooperation agreement between the Hleyuvatskyi Village Council, Metinvest Iron Ores, and the NGO "Kryvyi Rih Foundation of the Future" – which oversaw the project's coordination – the problem was successfully resolved.It took the

Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group, took part in the BBC Talking Business multimedia programme where he spoke about the losses of assets, logistical and energy challenges, support for the army and employees, working with veterans, as well as the prospects for investment and the recovery of Ukrainian industry.BBC Talking Business is a programme that offers in-depth analysis of key economic and business trends to an audience of 139 million people. It airs seven times a week on BBC News worldwide, three times in the UK and is also available on radio and online platforms. A special edition of Talking Business, dedicated to the third anniversary of russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, discussed the state of Ukraine’s economy, its resilience and prospects for post-war restoration.Ryzhenkov said that the biggest challenge for business after three years of full-scale war is keeping people’s morale up. Specifically, their belief that Ukrainians can pull through, that every effort matt

A young crane operator shares her experience of employment at Zaporizhstal under the "First Job" program. Дар’я ЖУКОВСЬКА Daria ZHUKOVSKA is a young crane operator in the hot rolling shop at Zaporizhstal. She didn’t choose the profession by chance: after three years of college, she followed in her grandmother's footsteps and joined the plant."At first, I was very scared to work on the crane. Learning and practicing on simulators is one thing, but actually operating them in the workshop is a completely different experience I was worried that I wouldn't manage, that I might make a serious mistake," the crane operator admits. Валентина КАСІЯНЕНКО Daria joined the team less than a year ago, but she has already adapted to her workplace and become part of the collective. She is especially grateful to her colleague and experienced mentor, Valentyna KASIYANENKO."She taught me a lot. Even when I was very nervous and ready to give up, she supported me and boosted my confidence. Valentyna helped

Metinvest Group, together with its joint ventures, has been named Ukraine’s largest exporter in 2024 by Forbes Ukraine.The publication compiled a ranking of 50 companies that have made a significant contribution to promoting the “Made in Ukraine” brand worldwide and supporting the domestic economy.The rating is based on data on export operations from Ukraine’s largest companies, the ImportGenius customs database, and production and other industry statistics. Based on the breakdown of the country’s exports in 2024, the publication determined quotas for each industry: 14 companies in agriculture, five in food production, seven in mining and metals, six in IT, five in machine-building, and five in woodworking and furniture. In each sector, companies are ranked by the US dollar value of exports in 2024.According to Forbes Ukraine, in 2024, exports from the country’s mining and metals industry totalled US$7.3 billion and Metinvest’s exports, together with the Zaporizhstal joint venture, up

A Zaporizhstal employee, after eight years of working at the plant, has joined the military.Ukrainian women are incredible: strong and talented, persistent and hardworking, intelligent and resourceful. They show remarkable strength of spirit, support, and mutual assistance. Nowadays, no one is surprised to see a woman serving in the military, driving a truck, leading a company, or working in heavy industry.At Zaporizhstal alone, over 2,000 women specialists are employed. Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, eight female employees of the plant have voluntarily joined the Ukrainian armed forces.Nataliia is a steelworker at the Zaporizhstal plant. She dedicated around eight years to working as a crane operator in the hot rolling shop. With the onset of the full-scale invasion, Nataliia became actively involved in volunteering.“After February 24th, my husband Vitalii mobilized and joined the National Guard of Ukraine. It was difficult to come to terms with the fact that we woul