Binding Solutions Limited (BSL) has announced the successful production of the first Cold Agglomerated Pellets (CAP) made from 100% Pilbara iron ore.
Traditionally, Pilbara ores do not survive the high temperatures when pelletised using the traditional agglomeration techniques.
However, BSL’s CAPs meet recognised furnace test standards and provide a potential route to exploiting value from these iron ore deposits in Western Australia.
Dr Matthew Bennett, head of science at BSL, said: “It is globally recognised that goethite containing ores present challenges that make it difficult to formulate agglomerated pellets that could be used to produce steel.
“BSL’s approach has been to understand the behaviour of these ores and to develop a technology that takes advantage of their unique mineralogy.”
The Pilbara CAPs were produced and tested at BSL’s Middlesborough Technology Centre.
BSL is a technology company that has developed a patented process for reducing carbon emissions in the pelletisation process.
BSL will continue to work with leading industry partners to further develop this product and identify opportunities where can be applied for DRI as well as blast furnace applications.
