Beneficiation plants and pelletizing plants for utilization of low grade iron ore

Recently, the grade of iron ore deposits has deteriorated and further development of low grade deposits is desired. Presently the most effective and experienced route to utilize such deposits is the provision of beneficiation plants for upgrading iron ore and pelletizing plants for agglomerating. Kobe Steel has much experience in designing, constructing and operating beneficiation plants and pelletizing plants and has its own pelletizing process (KOBELCO pelletizing system). This paper describes general information on beneficiation and pelletizing plants, including future expectations for them, and introduces the latest activities in connection with KOBELCO pelletzing system, with a view to the future.