Technical specifications

Iron Ore Grades & Chemical Specifications

Industry baseline standards for High-Grade Fines, Lump Ore, Pellets, and Concentrates.

62% Fe baseline

High-Grade Iron Ore Fines

Chemical / Physical ParameterGuaranteed Specification RangeTesting Standard
Total Iron (Fe) ContentBase 62.0% (Min 61.0%)ISO 2597 / ASTM E246
Silica (SiO2)Max 3.5% – 5.0%ISO 3082
Alumina (Al2O3)Max 1.5% – 2.5%ISO 3082
Phosphorus (P)Max 0.07% – 0.09%ISO 3082
Sulphur (S)Max 0.03% – 0.05%ISO 3082
Free Moisture (at 105°C)Max 8.0% – 10.0%ISO 3087
Commercial formats

Ore Formats & Steelmaking Applications

FINES

Iron Ore Fines (58%–65% Fe)

Sinter feed material widely used in blast furnace operations for optimal burden preparation.

Sinter Plant Feed • Capesize Vessel Shipments
LUMP

Iron Ore Lump (62%+ Fe)

Direct-charge ore allowing steel mills to bypass sinter processing, reducing carbon emissions.

Direct Blast Furnace Charge • Premium Size Grade
PELLETS

Iron Ore Pellets (BF & DR Grade)

Indurated spherical pellets designed for high crushing strength in Direct Reduction (DRI/HBI) plants.

DR / BF Grade • High Fe (65%+) Low Impurity
CONCENTRATE

Iron Ore Concentrate

Beneficiated high-purity iron ore flour used as feedstock for pelletization plants.

Pellet Feed Stock • Fine Particle Size

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