Both forms have distinct uses and are integral to efficient steel production, with lumps preferred for direct furnace use and fines often processed before use.

Compressed, high-iron-content balls created from iron ore fines. Enable better air flow in blast furnaces enhancing fuel efficiency and reducing impurities in the final steel product.

A hard, crystalline mineral composed of silicon and oxygen. Quartz's hardness and resistance to weathering make it essential in various industrial applications.