Research and development in Russia
In 2006-2007 research and development assets of Norilsk Nickel in Russia were consolidated into a separate business unit. A new entity was formed on the base of Gipronickel Research and Project Development Institute located in St. Petersburg, with two branches in the cities of Norilsk and Monchegorsk., thus consolidating all existing R&D divisions of Norilsk Nickel in Russia: Norilsk Project Institute and Mining and Metallurgical Research Centre in Norilsk, Project Development and Research Centre of Kola MMC, and two science and technology libraries in Norilsk and Monchegorsk.
The major goal of this reorganization is to increase the efficiency of the in-house scientific research and technology development thus promoting Norilsk Nickel leadership in global mining and metal production industry. The reorganization is aimed at improving asset management, reducing R&D costs and opening ways to conducting research on a contract basis. This transformation is a part of MMC Norilsk Nickel’s program of management improvement and general corporate restructuring.
, located in Norilsk, Russia, is MMC Norilsk Nickel’s general designer. It was established in 1938 as a project group, and in 1968 this group was transformed into an institute. Its main activities include engineering survey and designing of production and auxiliary facilities for the Company, as well as various residential and municipal buildings and structures of Norilsk industrial district and Taimyr.
, located in Norilsk, Russia, is an experimental research centre established in 1938. Over 200 employees of the centre are engaged in scientific studies in the field of non-ferrous metallurgy, fulfilling the orders placed by MMC Norilsk Nickel. The centre owns more than 350 copyright certificates, and 40 of its inventions are protected by Russian patents.
is located in Monchegorsk, Russia. In 1937 a group of Gipronickel’s experts arrived to the city of Monchegorsk to supervise the construction of the Severonickel Refining Plant. In 1945 this group was reorganized into a branch of Gipronickel Institute. In 1994 the branch became a structural division of Severonickel Plant. Its main activities include the development of project and design documentation for Kola MMC (about 95%) and for the city of Monchegorsk. The centre also has a Science and Technology Library. 195 employees work in the centre.
The major goal of this reorganization is to increase the efficiency of the in-house scientific research and technology development thus promoting Norilsk Nickel leadership in global mining and metal production industry. The reorganization is aimed at improving asset management, reducing R&D costs and opening ways to conducting research on a contract basis. This transformation is a part of MMC Norilsk Nickel’s program of management improvement and general corporate restructuring.
