Industrial Minerals
Iron Ore
Bulk ore feed for steelmaking, where volume, logistics and impurities drive commercial terms.
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Overview
Iron ore is the raw material for steel and is traded in very large volumes. It is a bulk commodity, so rail, road and port logistics frequently matter as much as the ore itself.
Beyond iron content, buyers pay close attention to impurities such as silica, alumina, phosphorus and sulphur, which affect furnace performance and can lead to penalties.
Product forms and buyer considerations
- Lump ore
- Larger pieces that can be charged directly into blast furnaces.
- Fines
- Smaller particles usually requiring sintering before use.
- Buyer considerations
- Access to rail and port capacity is often decisive for East African iron ore.
Specifications to confirm
- Product type (lump or fines) and size range
- Iron content and impurity analysis from an independent laboratory
- Moisture content
- Volume, loading point and shipping terms
- Export licences
Due diligence
- Verify the seller's legal rights to the material and licences.
- Arrange independent sampling at loading.
- Confirm logistics capacity before committing to volumes.
The exact product form, specifications, documentation and availability must be confirmed for each proposed transaction. We do not publish prices, inventory, grades or delivery times.
Frequently asked questions
What iron content is available?
We do not state grades. Iron content and impurities are confirmed by independent analysis per transaction.
Can small volumes be shipped?
Bulk logistics make very small volumes uneconomic in many cases. Feasibility is discussed per inquiry.
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