Iron ore sintering is a vital pre-treatment process in integrated steelmaking whereby fine ore particles are agglomerated into a porous mass suitable for blast furnace operations. This process ...

A year-old company said it plans to build a demonstration plant near Coleraine showcasing its ability to produce lump and sinter ores from piles of hematite left behind decades ago by former mines.

Researchers at The University of Queensland in Australia have developed a new type of sinter that could accelerate the iron and steelmaking industry’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions. Sinter is the ...