Development of the North began in the Soviet times when mining and processing operations were built. Since then, many facilities have grown irreversibly obsolete, and it is too complicated, expensive and time-consuming to upgrade them. And today, the dull factory ruins are no feast for the eye.

Nornickel's plants mine nickel, palladium, copper and platinum and are going to embark on lithium soon. These metals are crucial for the clean energy development process. For example, no battery or EV charging station can be made without them. Hear from us how metals mined by Nornickel's companies are applied in green energy.

For centuries, people have sought to conquer nature. Nornickel is reconsidering this approach with the launch of the Clean Norilsk program. The city’s former industrial districts will soon no longer resemble a post-apocalyptic setting. Take the quiz to understand how the program works and its scale.

Scientists who took part in the ethnic expert assessment for the development of the Kolmozersky lithium deposit have found out how the Sami pasture reindeer, how much money one can earn in the tundra and how much felt boots with a leather sole cost these days. The ethnic expert assessment is needed to reduce the impact of mining operations on the conventional business patterns of indigenous peoples. Pass the test and learn about the style of life in Lovozero and Krasnoshchelye.

In metalliferous mining, every working day is like a challenge because it is such a complex production process. At Nornickel we believe that we can manage challenges by approaching safety systematically and carefully, and by setting priorities. The life and well-being of our employees is a key priority. Take our test to find out how the company has learned to protect them.

How to search for bighorns, which fish is more beneficial for your health and how to escape when meeting a polar bear – you will learn all this from our quiz on rare animals that Nornickel helps to preserve. The company believes that the efforts of the entire human community - local residents, scientists, and businesses – are important for the environment. Then, everyone from a tiny bug and a huge bear to humans and cities will become part of a thriving ecosystem.

Over the past three years, Nornickel has invested more than USD 10 bn in new technologies and plans to invest another USD 3 bn in 2024. The most notable projects include Sulphur Programme Stage I, a digital plant twin, automation at mines, and green energy R&D. The test will help you learn about the company’s latest achievements.

Any large-scale production facility is a major intervention in the environment. This is especially true in northern latitudes, where it takes decades for ecosystems to recover. Nornickel used scientific knowledge to minimize losses and provide help to nature. The scientists have developed a methodology to assess environmental conditions. Take our quiz and find out how the methodology works and who is the “chief specialist” in scientific expeditions.

Every year, Nornickel issues its Sustainability Report, and this document is almost 400 pages long. These reports help investors assess the engagement of businesses in the ESG agenda. It is important for them to see the systemic nature and prospects of the transition to sustainable development. Take the quiz and you will see which projects fall under the ESG umbrella and which do not.

Would you like to test a business for irresponsibility? It is easy to identify such an employer, he/she doesn't consider workplace safety issues or doesn't provide an opportunity to build a career. Nornickel's corporate culture test will give you examples to confirm that a responsible business can and should create an atmosphere of partnership and mutual respect. In return, the company enjoys a high business reputation and the status of one of the best Russian employers.

The test explains what is the responsibility of business to society. We will use Nornickel as an example to show what a company can do to improve the quality of life. The test will tell you about 11 projects, although the company performs many more projects. Take a 5 minute break and we will tell you what animal has become the symbol of Norilsk hockey players, what is the corporate scholarship amount, and how businesses participate in renovation.

Take a 5-minute break and take the test. You’ll learn a lot of interesting facts, for example, how many polar bears live on Wrangel Island. Nornickel is committed to reducing the adverse impacts of industrial pollution on water, air, soil and animal diversity in the regions where it has operations. Responsible environmental management is integral to the company’s ESG efforts, enabling successful delivery of the sustainable development strategy.