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Primetals Technologies develops break-through technology for carbon-free, hydrogen-based direct reduction for iron ore fines

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· Only process worldwide directly using iron ore concentrate fines from ore beneficiation with particle sizes of 100% smaller than 0.15 mm

· Low CO2 footprint due to usage of H2 as reduction agent

· Lower Opex and Capex Cost due to no agglomeration step required

· Modular plant design to match varying capacity. Minimum rated capacity of 250,000 tons per year

· Pilot plant will be set up at voestalpine Stahl Donawitz GmbH, Austria in partnership with voestalpine


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