Igor Khafizov has been with Mechel Group structures for 27 years. All of his professional experience is associated with the activities of the Group's mining enterprises - iron ore and coal. From 2017 to the present, he held the position of Deputy Director of Mechel Mining Management Company LLC. The perimeter of his activities included the control of the work of the coal companies AO HC Yakutugol and LLC Elgaugol.
“Igor Valerievich's professionalism is beyond doubt. He is a top manager with extensive experience at all of Mechel's major mining enterprises; he knows all production processes, starting from the grassroots level. Igor Valerievich was at the forefront of the construction of the Elga Coal Complex, which at that time was a subsidiary of Yakutugol Holding Company, and also actively participated in the development of the strategy for Mechel's mining business. Under his leadership, significant indicators were achieved at Korshunovsky GOK, Yuzhny Kuzbass and Yakutugol. In his new post, Igor Valerievich is tasked with ensuring the development of enterprises in the mining division and increasing production volumes, "said Mechel PAO General Director Oleg Korzhov.
Biographical note:
Igor Valerievich Khafizov
Work experience: 2019. - Deputy General Director of Mechel Mining Management Company LLC 2017-2018. - Deputy General Director of Mechel Mining Management Company LLC - Director of the Department for Mining Assets of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia) 2009-2017. - Managing Director of AO HC Yakutugol 2006-2008. - Managing Director of OJSC Southern Kuzbass 1992-2006. - held various positions at Korshunovskiy GOK OJSC, rising from an assistant driver to general director. Awarded a medal of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree. Graduated from the Ural Mining Institute with a degree in mining engineer.
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Mechel is a global mining and metals company. The company's products are supplied to Europe, Asia, North and South America, Africa. Mechel unites producers of coal, iron ore, steel, rolled products, ferroalloys, heat and electricity. All businesses operate in a single production chain: from raw materials to high value-added products.
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07/11/2019
