Designed for engineers, operators, and technical specialists in the steelmaking and mining industries, this course covers the critical characteristics of iron ore types, the techniques used to enhance ore quality, and the agglomeration processes essential for producing high-performance pellets. Learners will gain practical knowledge about the testing standards used to assess pellet quality and explore how material handling strategies and supplier evaluations directly impact plant operations and DR performance.

Through a combination of expert-led video content, interactive activities, learners will develop the skills to select suitable raw materials, interpret laboratory results, optimize production processes, and make informed supplier decisions.

By completing this course, participants will be better equipped to contribute to the efficiency, reliability, and sustainability of direct reduction ironmaking operations.

At the end of this course the participants will be able to:

Identify major iron ore types and their chemical and physical properties.
Explain beneficiation techniques and select appropriate separation methods.
Differentiate between sintering and pelletizing processes for iron ore.
Interpret key quality test results and evaluate the impact on DR processes.
Assess raw material suppliers based on chemical, physical, and metallurgical specifications.
Recommend raw material strategies to optimize DR plant performance.