Cadence today provides an update on test work to produce a 67.5% Direct reduction (DR)-grade iron concentrate with low silica and alumina levels (<1.5%) from its Amapá iron ore brownfield restart in Brazil. The demand for DR-grade products is essential for the production of “low-carbon” steel. The demand for DR feed is anticipated to increase by more than five-fold by 2050, reflecting the steel industry’s commitment to decarbonisation. DR products already attract substantial price premiums, and ....
