Iron Ore for Direct Reduction: new course developed with Hadeed
As the steel industry accelerates its transition toward lower-carbon production routes, direct reduction (DR) has become a central technology in decarbonisation strategies worldwide. While much of the discussion focuses on hydrogen, reactors, and downstream processing, the role of iron ore quality is equally critical to the success of DR-based steelmaking.
Developed in collaboration with Hadeed, this course reflects the practical challenges faced by steelmakers operating and developing direct reduction routes. The characteristics of the iron ore feedstock — including chemical composition, physical properties, gangue content, and metallurgical behaviour — directly influence reduction efficiency, energy consumption, product quality, and operational stability. As DR routes expand, a solid understanding of these fundamentals is essential for engineers and decision-makers working across ironmaking and raw materials.
Iron Ore for Direct Reduction Process
Developed in partnership with Hadeed, this course provides a practical introduction to iron ore requirements for direct reduction applications. It explains how different ore types behave in DR environments, how beneficiation and agglomeration processes influence pellet quality, and how testing standards and material handling practices affect DR plant performance.
Understanding iron ore behaviour is a foundational step in developing efficient and resilient direct reduction routes. This course supports professionals seeking to strengthen their technical understanding of raw materials and their role in enabling reliable, efficient, and lower-carbon ironmaking operations.