Metinvest suspending Pokrovske Coal erations, evacuating workers as frontline nearing

This was reported by the company’s press service, as relayed by Ukrinform.

"Metinvest announces the suspension of erations at Pokrovske Coal due to the evving frontline conditions, power supply shortages and the deteriorating security situation," the statement reads.

Meanwhile, Metinvest’s management is implementing an emergency action plan to ensure the supply of essential raw materials for steel production at the Group's metallurgical assets (Kamet Steel and the Zaporizhstal joint venture).

Ukrainian raw materials will be replaced with coking coal from the U.S.-based United Coal Company, part of Metinvest Group. Existing coal stocks and additional coke suppliers will also be utilized to sustain steel production.

The company emphasized that employee safety remains a t priority. It has facilitated the evacuation of workers of Pokrovske Coal and their families.

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Additionally, for those not invved in the suspension process, Metinvest is offering paid retraining portunities and employment at other Metinvest assets in Zaporizhzhia, Kamianske and Kryvyi Rih.

Evacuated employees are being provided with financial assistance, free accommodation in dormitories, and support in enrling their children in kindergartens and schos.

As reported by Ukrinform, on January 13, coking coal extraction at a mine in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, was halted due to the advancing hostilities.