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Photo – Zaporizhstal invested UAH 40.3 million in the overhaul of the PRK-5 car dumper
Zaporizhstal invested UAH 40.3 million in the overhaul of the PRK-5 car dumper

Overhaul of key raw materials logistics facility completed 12 hours ahead of schedule, ensuring stability of supply

Photo – Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 16% y/y in January-November
Zaporizhstal increased its rolled steel output by 16% y/y in January-November

Steel production increased by 10.9% y/y during the period, while pig iron production increased by 15.4% y/y

Photo – Ukrainian steelmakers have announced an increase in steel production and demand for scrap in 2026 amid a shortage
Ukrainian steelmakers have announced an increase in steel production and demand for scrap in 2026 amid a shortage

Steelmakers plan to increase demand for scrap, while the market is already experiencing a shortage of raw materials

Photo – Forbes named Metinvest the No. 1 company in Ukraine
Forbes named Metinvest the No. 1 company in Ukraine

Despite asset losses on the front lines and a decline in production, the group maintains its leadership and increases investment

Photo – DMZ produces and repairs complex equipment for industrial customers
DMZ produces and repairs complex equipment for industrial customers

Specialists produce spindles and beams and repair gearboxes for external customers

Photo – Interpipe supplied pipes for the construction of a biodiesel plant in Spain
Interpipe supplied pipes for the construction of a biodiesel plant in Spain

The company continues to expand its presence in the EU green projects market

Photo – Scrap exports from Ukraine increased by 52% y/y in January-October
Scrap exports from Ukraine increased by 52% y/y in January-October

The figure has already exceeded the total shipments in 2024 by more than 52 thousand tons

Photo – The foundry industry increased production by 15% over 9 months
The foundry industry increased production by 15% over 9 months

The main problems facing the industry are power cuts and high electricity costs, as well as a shortage of personnel

Photo – Sukha Balka has commissioned a new unit with reserves of over 220,000 tons of ore
Sukha Balka has commissioned a new unit with reserves of over 220,000 tons of ore

Production capacity at a depth of 1,420 m will ensure stable extraction of high-quality ore for six months

Photo – Zaporizhstal has invested UAH 370 million in the overhaul of its main units since the beginning of the year
Zaporizhstal has invested UAH 370 million in the overhaul of its main units since the beginning of the year

The company has upgraded its blast furnace, open-hearth furnace, and rolling mill operations, employing more than 400 specialists in round-the-clock work

Photo – Ukraine exported 1.47 million tons of flat rolled steel in January-October
Ukraine exported 1.47 million tons of flat rolled steel in January-October

Over 82% of shipments are flat hot-rolled products

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