The Kirov branch of JSC Apatit, a mining and processing plant of the PhosAgro group, celebrated its 95th anniversary with new successes. The workers at the extraction and processing plant greeted the holiday with good spirits and a new record: they produced 2.2 billion tons of apatite-nepheline ore on the anniversary. The presidential plenipotentiary representative in the Northwestern Federal District, Alexander Gutsan, congratulated the business team on this achievement. He presented the company’s staff with the Order “For Brave Work”, awarded by presidential decree.
The Apatit team received a high government award, the Order of Courageous Work, for its great contribution to the development of the chemical industry and the achieved labor successes. The award decree was signed by the President of Russia. Vladimir Putin. In his congratulations published on the Kremlin website, the Head of State highlighted the important contribution of the company’s specialists to strengthening the country’s industrial and agricultural potential and ensuring its food security.
“Without slowing down, you are increasing your enrichment capacity, developing your mineral and raw material base, introducing modern environmental standards and prioritizing the training of qualified personnel. And, of course, I would like to point out that the company has an impeccable business reputation and is an example of high social responsibility. I trust that you will continue to work conscientiously, successfully solving the assigned tasks. I wish you new achievements and all the best.” — noted in Vladimir Putin’s congratulations.
At the anniversary celebration, Alexander Gutsan delivered the order and congratulated the staff and veterans of Apatit. The Apatit plant became an enterprise that received three orders: in previous years it was awarded the Order of Lenin and the Order of the October Revolution.
Abrashitov and the company banner with three orders. Photo: PhosAgro press service
“The history of its legendary plant is truly impressive. Founded in 1929 in the harsh conditions of the Arctic, it has become one of the recognized leaders of the domestic chemical and mining industry, a reliable manufacturer of high-quality products that are in demand both in the domestic and foreign markets. Significant successes were achieved thanks to the dedicated and well-coordinated work of many generations of plant workers, primarily due to their responsible attitude to their work. It is gratifying that the current Apatit team worthily continues the traditions of its predecessors, implements large-scale projects to modernize production, introduces innovative technologies, pays special attention to environmental issues, environmental conservation and makes an important contribution to development of the country. economy and agroindustrial complex”, – Alexander Gutsan emphasized, congratulating the Apatit team.
High growth rates of mineral production, constantly increasing production volumes of apatite concentrate, modern technologies and state-of-the-art equipment – this is what Apatit is today. Every year the company sets production records. Over the past ten years, the production of apatite concentrate here has increased more than one and a half times and this year it will exceed 11.4 million tons. This is 700 thousand tons more than in 2023.
“Projects for the development of the mineral and raw material base help us achieve these records, thanks to which PhosAgro has raw materials for many more years. This will allow us to further increase the production of agrochemical products. Our chemical complexes are also breaking records: this year we will cross the threshold of 11.5 million tons of agrochemical products and in the last 10 years we have doubled their production. It was a great honor for us to read the warm words addressed to the company in the form of congratulations from the President of the Russian Federation. This means that you and I are on the right path and will move forward to properly ensure the food security of our Homeland.” — emphasized the CEO of PhosAgro Mikhail Rybnikov.
PhosAgro’s high productive performance is the basis of its social and charitable projects in all the cities where it operates. Therefore, the anniversary of the Kirov Mining and Processing Plant became a holiday not only for its employees, but also for all residents of the cities of Kirovsk and Apatity, for whom the plant was and remains a reliable support. A special gift was the discovery after the reconstruction of the Church of the Savior of the Image of the Lord Jesus Christ not made with hands. The renovation of one of the main decorations of the city, as it was built 20 years ago, was made possible thanks to PhosAgro.
The rite of consecration and the Divine Liturgy in the church were performed by the Metropolitan of Murmansk and Monchegorsk. mitrofan.
“Today is the day of the appearance of an incredible treasure in our diocese. What was achieved here, in this blessed land of Khibinogorsk, deserves words of gratitude and, moreover, admiration. “The decision to renovate the temple was made and completed without restrictions, with all the breadth of one’s heart.” – said the metropolitan.
And he added that today there is no temple of such beauty even in the capital of the Arctic.
The facade of the spiritual center is now decorated in the Russian-Byzantine style and decorated with architectural lighting. During the reconstruction here, all engineering systems were replaced, the basement was overhauled, the entrance halls and territorial fences were updated, a new automatic heating station was installed, and a heated floor system was installed in the hall. main cult.
Another event dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Apatit mining and processing plant was the PhosAgro Race of Stars international cross-country ski competition. The format of its celebration is unique in Russian sports. On the initiative of the president of the Russian Ski Federation Elena Vyalbe The teams participating in the relay consisted of Olympic and youth champions, boys and girls born in 2007-2008, students of the Kirovsk and Apatity sports schools. They were accompanied by guests from Khibiny, regional teams from Tatarstan, Murmansk, Moscow, Ryazan regions, Moscow and also from the Republic of Belarus.
12 teams, each consisting of four people, competed for prizes. The young people started from the beginning, then the adult runners took over, the young people ran behind them, and the men reached the finish line.
PhosAgro Race of Stars gold was won by the team of three-time Olympic champion, world skiathlon champion and two-time World Cup winner. Alexandra Bolshunovawho in the final was 1.84 seconds ahead of his main rival – Savelia Korosteleva.
The winners of the competition received well-deserved medals and cash prizes, the young people received PhosAgro brand laptops, and the fans enjoyed incredible emotions. A unique race marked the start of the cross-country skiing season in Russia.
