RE: Resources are a great hedge for inflation24 May 2022 12:10
https://ranagruber.no/media/leading-the-way-to-green-steel/
Higher grade ore reduces input needs
Higher grade iron ore contains more iron, meaning that steelmakers need less iron ore to produce the same amount of steel, resulting in both less waste and reduced carbon emissions in the production. Demand for high-grade iron ore is increasing because of higher carbon prices.
In addition, this positive demand trend for high-grade iron ore is driven by leading European steelmakers’ target to reduce net carbon emissions by 30 per cent by 2030, and by 100 per cent by 2050. Increasing the iron ore grade from 63 per cent to 65 per cent is an important part of Rana Gruber’s contribution to the decarbonisation of the industry. When this is realised, the company expects increased appreciation for Rana Gruber’s products and hence increased price premiums.
The steel industry is gradually introducing more ambitious decarbonisation targets, as the transition to green steel requires changes in the entire value chain. While Rana Gruber is targeting carbon free mining operations, Cargill is working to decarbonise shipping. Each year, Cargill moves around 50 million tons of iron ore and 6 million tons of steel globally. European steel producers aim to be carbon neutral by 2050.