Iran's iron ore are mostly the magnetite with higher ferrous oxide content, which can be used for ore dressing, ore matching in Chinese industry. Through the local partners, Sinosteel India keeps a long-term cooperation with two stated-owned mining company: Gol-e-Gohar and Iran central mining, so that to monitor the implementation of the contract strictly, safeguard the standardization of operation and the stable quality of the cargo.
Iran Iron Ore main specification:
| Typical Specification I | Basic/Minimum |
|---|---|
| Fe | 60%/59% |
| FeO | 17% |
| SiO2 | 5.5% |
| Al2O3 | 1.0% |
| P | 0.15% |
| S | 1.7% |
| CaO | 2.5% |
| MgO | 4% |
| Moisture | 4% |
| -0.15 mm | 40% |
| +10 mm | 10% |
| Typical Specification II | Basic/Minimum |
|---|---|
| Fe | 59%/58% |
| FeO | 12% |
| SiO2 | 5.5% |
| Al2O3 | 1.0% |
| P | 0.15% |
| S | 1.5% |
| CaO | 2.5% |
| MgO | 3.5% |
| Moisture | 4% |
| -0.15 mm | 40% |
| +10 mm | 10% |