Metinvest invests over UAH 62.5 million in modernization of equipment at Northern Mining

In 2025, Metinvest Group’s Northern Mining and Processing Plant (Northern Mining) plans to invest more than UAH 62.5 million to modernize the equipment of Mining Transportation Shop No. 1 (MTS-1). This is stated in a press release by Metinvest.Media.

Currently, MTS-1 is operating at its maximum capacity of 37-38 dump trucks per shift, which is in line with pre-war levels. The main task of the shop is to transport rock mass from the open pit to the crushing plant’s receiving wells, ensuring the transportation of 1.5 million cubic meters of rock mass per month.

To maintain stable operations, the company is implementing efficiency measures. One of the key areas is to study the wear resistance of large tires and their runnability. Currently, MTS-1 dump trucks use Michelin tires (84,000 km) and Maxam tires (80,000 km). In 2025, the company plans to gradually switch to Bridgestone tires, which have better performance.

Careful pressure monitoring by mechanics and drivers will also help to increase the tire life to 95 thousand kilometers. In addition, the company is resuming the practice of repairing tires in-house, which will not only reduce costs but also extend their service life.

Together with Pervomaiskyi Quarry, MTS-1 is systematically working to reduce diesel fuel consumption. The condition of the quarry roads directly affects the wear resistance of tires, so the miners are constantly focused on maintaining them in good condition.

One of the planned projects is the construction of an additional filling station at the horizon of -193 m, where the intake well DF-3 is located. It is planned to arrange a refueling point for process vehicles and reduce the distance of the previous route by 3.3 km.

“Implementation of the overhaul program is a key condition for reliable operation of machines in quarries, ensuring their maximum efficiency and extending the service life of the machinery. In total, in 2025, we plan to allocate over UAH 62.5 million to restore and maintain equipment. These measures will ultimately ensure the stability of the ore removal and overburden stripping process,” emphasized Sergiy Tyrlych, Head of MTS-1 at Metinvest’s Northern Mining.

Last year, MTS-1 overhauled the running gear of three Cat D9 and Cat D10 bulldozers. The running gear of a Liebherr bulldozer was also repaired. Two dump trucks had their KTA-50 engines rebuilt. Another machine had its old engine replaced with a new one. In addition, the workshop restored six dump truck loading platforms on its own. Similar repairs are planned for this year