Applications of Iron Ore Fines
- Steel Production:
- Used in sintering to produce sinter, which is fed into blast furnaces.
- Sintering involves mixing fines with fluxes and coke, followed by heating to form a porous mass that is easier to use in blast furnaces.
- Can be used directly in some Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) processes.
- Pelletization:
- Fines are converted into iron ore pellets through agglomeration, improving their suitability for use in blast furnaces and DRI plants.
- Export:
- Exported globally as a raw material for steel production.
