The management and labor unions of Kryvy Rih Iron Ore Plant have appealed to President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for assistance in stabilizing iron ore sales and reclaiming value-added tax (VAT) refunds for exported products. According to an open letter published on the company's website, 90% of the ore extracted by the plant is unsold within Ukraine and remains stockpiled, with only 10% successfully sold to foreign buyers.