23 December 2015
Metinvest Group's Ingulets Iron Ore Enrichment Works completed reconstruction of 13 section of ore enrichment plant No. 2. The enterprise's investments amounted to more than UAH 37 mln.
The project included restoring load bearing and guarding structural elements. The repair works included major overhaul of ore enrichment equipment, replacement of power cables and pipelines. LED floodlights were installed on work places and in the passageways for the technical personnel. Powerfull light emitting diodes are resilient to voltage fluctuations and ensure sufficient lighting.
In order to improve working conditions of the process personnel, control room was repaired and noise proofing was installed. There are new reinforced-plastic doors, new bathroom and lavatory equipment and electric water heaters.
Aleksandr Gerasimchuk, Acting General Director of InGOK:
– Despite challenging economic situation, Ingulets Iron Ore Enrichment Works continues implementing long-term investment program. One of the largest projects this year is reconstruction of 13 section of ore enrichment plant No. 2. Its implementation will improve safety of our employees and ensure stable operation of the enterprise. In the future, we are planning to revamp all sections at the ore enrichment plants of InGOK. Implementation of the investment program will ensure success of the enterprise for many years.
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Public Joint Stock Company Ingulets Iron Ore Enrichment Works is one of the leading world producers of iron ore concentrate. The enterprise produces А-1 grade iron ore concentrate with Fe content of 67% and А-2 grade with Fe 65%.
InGOK is part of Metinvest Group's Mining Division.
InGOK uses modern mining equipment from domestic and foreign manufacturers, there are two magnetic and flotation concentrate upgrade facilities.
In 2014 InGOK produced 15,055.6 ths. t of concentrate. In 1Q 2015 production of general iron ore concentrate decreased by 593 ths. t q-o-q.