World-first plant in China turns 5.56 million tons of mine waste into iron each year
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China has launched the world's largest iron ore magnetization roasting facility in Anshan, capable of processing 5.56 million tons of mine waste per year. The plant converts ultra-low-grade tailings with just 11% iron into high-grade concentrate at 65% iron, using 35% less energy than existing technologies. This could reduce China's dependence on foreign iron ore, which currently supplies over 80% of its needs.
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