On the occasion of the Metallurgist and Miner's Day in Ukraine, Zaporizhstal of Metinvest Group awarded specialists whose achievements in work and contribution to public activities were most significant. Metinvest enterprise teams remain a reliable pillar of the economy of Ukraine on the path to victory.
The contribution of Zaporizhzhia metallurgists to the development of the enterprise, industry, and support of the state economy was honoured with corporate awards and certificates from Zaporizhzhia Regional State Administration, Regional Council, and City Executive Committee.
On the occasion of Metallurgist and Miner's Day, the CEO of Metinvest Group Yuriy Ryzhenkov personally awarded the Gold Star of Metinvest to Artem Kalinevych, a senior foreman of the mill and reheating furnaces at the hot rolling shop, and Oleh Isenko, a foreman at the sinter shop.
The CEO of Metinvest Group Yuriy Ryzhenkov and the Operational Director of the Company Oleksandr Myronenko awarded the Gold Star of Metinvest to Zaporizhstal employee Oleh Isenko, a foreman at the sinter shop
"The mining and metals sector was, is, and will be a foundation of the economy of Ukraine. Metinvest is part of this. We help the Armed Forces of Ukraine, manufacture armour, provide gears, purchase equipment. Over UAH 9 billion is our contribution to defence and support of Ukrainians. However, what matters the most is faith. Faith in our people. Faith in our victory. Thank you to each of you. For resilience. For your dedication. For maintaining your positions. May there be peace. May there be work. May there be a future for our children. Glory to miners, metallurgists, and coke-workers!" said Yuriy Ryzhenkov, CEO of Metinvest Group.
The title of Gold Metallurgist Dynasty of Metinvest was given to the Pavlechenko-Dvornichenko dynasty with a total work experience of 251 years at Zaporizhstal. In general, the enterprise encompasses 25 dynasties (families of three or more generations) with combined work experience of over 5,000 years.
The honorary title of Gold Dynasty of Metinvest was awarded to the Pavlechenko-Dvornichenko dynasty ‒ the award was presented by the Chief Sustainability Officer of Metinvest Group Tetiana Petruk
Teams of the sinter shop, open-hearth shop, heat and power plant, electrical equipment repair shop, and railway office received the honorary certificates from the CEO of Metinvest for their significant contribution to improving enterprise production efficiency and achieving the best production and financial performance. Each shop honoured with the certificate also received a financial bonus of UAH 40,000 for improving workplace conditions.
The team of Zaporizhstal produced over 1.7 million tonnes of pig iron, almost 1.6 million tonnes of steel, and shipped approximately 1.3 million tonnes of rolled products in the first half of 2025. Every third tonne of Ukrainian steel is manufactured at Zaporizhstal.
Additionally, the enterprise also conducted solemn meetings to present awards from Metinvest Group, the enterprise, and the trade union organisation for personal achievements in the professional field. In total, 102 employees received awards and financial bonuses.
Acting General Director of Zaporizhstal Taras Shevchenko and Head of the Trade Union Organisation Leonid Anisimov presented honorary awards to metallurgists
"Once again, we celebrate our professional holiday to the sound of air raid sirens and enemy attacks. I am proud of our resilient team that never gives up despite everything. Our work for the city and country is a sign of our struggle and strength, our unwavering and unyielding resistance to all adversities. We maintain this unwavering spirit every day — in times of struggle for freedom and in peaceful times, which will definitely come. Peace, harmony, and prosperity to us and our families! Happy Metallurgist and Miner's Day!" said Taras Shevchenko, Acting General Director of Zaporizhstal, Hero of Ukraine.
As a tradition for the professional holiday, Zaporizhstal updated the Honour Board. The installation features photos of 46 of the best employees of the enterprise near the entrance control post. The Council of Retirees of the enterprise also received a cash certificate to encourage the most active members of the organisation.