The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) is now advancing studies on sponge iron as part of efforts to develop downstream industries for iron ores and take advantage of increasing demand both locally and abroad.

Citing the results of an initial study, the MGB-Metallurgical Technology Division said that utilization of local iron ore (fine magnetite) in the production of sponge iron showed promising results.

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