The larger NLMK group owns a number of other steel and mining industries, mostly in Russia.

Historically, the Lipetsk area in central Russia has had substantial iron ore deposits.

The largest of NLMK's acquisitions was a 50% stake in a joint venture with the Duferco Group in December 2006.

The venture includes one steel plant and five rolling mills in Western Europe and the United States.

NLMK reported Total CO2e emissions (Direct + Indirect) for the twelve months ending 31 December 2020 at 33,587 kilotonnes(+1,365/+4.2% y-o-y).