Buy Iron Ore in Tanzania Dar es Salaam

Iron is primarily used in steelmaking (~90%), where it serves as the fundamental raw material. Process route and exact use case varies across iron ore types:

• Hematite (Fe₂O₃; ~70% Fe): Hematite is primarily used in blast furnaces for steel production due to its high iron content, which makes it ideal for direct shipping without requiring much beneficiation.
• Magnetite (Fe₃O₄; ~72% Fe): Magnetite is processed via magnetic separation and is often converted into pellets for use in electric arc furnaces and blast furnaces. It requires more processing than hematite but is highly valued for its iron content and magnetic properties​
• Limonite (FeO(OH)·nH₂O; ~40-60% Fe): Limonite is considered a lower-grade ore and is commonly used in cement production and occasionally in small-scale smelting.
• Siderite (FeCO₃; ~48% Fe): Siderite requires roasting to remove carbon dioxide before it can be used in steel production. Historically, it was used in early ironmaking. It is also used in hydrogen production due to its carbonate content​.
• Taconite (~20-30% Fe): Taconite is a low-grade iron ore that is processed into pellets after beneficiation. It is used in blast furnaces and direct-reduced iron (DRI) furnaces for steelmaking​.