Hot-dip coated steel waiting to be galvanised. Galvanisation gives the steel a protective zinc coating to prevent rust

Inspecting steel slab in storage

Two female employees make their way to the main entrance to begin the morning shift

Blast furnace 6 at Novolipetsk (NLMK Group)

Taking an iron sample from the open blast furnace tap to check temperature

Cutting steel bars after continuous casting process

Wire rod coils ready for storage

Steel slab in production