Uralkali announces that in the run-up to the main professional day of chemical industry workers, 474 employees of the Company were presented with recognition certificates from the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation, as well as with other awards from Uralkali and its trade union. In particular, Olga Gaas, a control room operator from the drying area at the sylvinite processing plant at Solikamsk-3, was officially given the Honorary Chemist title, while 15 employees received the Honorary Potash Worker award, which is the highest distinction given by Uralkali.

Also as part of preparations for the Chemist’s Day, a vocational skill contest was arranged at Uralkali’s seven processing plants. Candidates competed in the Best Supervisor, Best Operator, Best Process Engineering Team and Best Chemical Analysis Technician categories, followed by award ceremonies in Berezniki and Solikamsk for the winners.

Uralkali (www.uralkali.com) is one of the world’s largest potash producers and exporters. The Company’s assets consist of 5 mines and 7 ore treatment plants in the towns of Berezniki and Solikamsk (Perm Region, Russia). Uralkali employs more than 13,300 people in the main production unit.