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The main aim of the paper is to characterize the proposed model of risk management system. Threats identification and risk assessment of the systemic character result in taking action directed on risk elimination, minimization or financing. Concept of the risk management system includes the following anti-risk activities concerning: knowledge, operating, experience and improvement. Those risk actions guarantee effective manner of risk management, which is of particular meaning due to the difficult situation of the European Union's steel industry facing geopolitical, economic and environmental challenges. The model in question can be treated as a guidelines for proceeding in case of prevention and response to the potential, both strategic and operational, metallurgical risk.

This article presents the range and outcomes of soft restructuring in metallurgical enterprises in Poland. The term 'soft restructuring' applies to changes in metallurgical enterprises' employment policy during the period of political transformation in Poland. Steelworks performance under the market economy conditions demanded introducing changes in staff resources. Changes referred both to the staff structure as well as employees' skills and gradual engaging of the staff in building the steelworks' competitive advantage.

The article is devoted to the phenomenon of metallurgical mini-mills, one of the most dynamically growing segments of modern steel industry. The author describes the concept and prerequisites for the developing of mini-mills, as well as their competitive benefits and evolution. Analysis of the main development trends in the world steel industry allows to evaluate dynamics of its further structural transformations, as well as the prospects of mini-metallurgy in Russia.

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