Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
c3258b4c-cb70-4bac-a1a4-2af2af9ef0ae
Materials
Associated ID
f20635f9-7414-4c52-8de8-4ff0d633e737
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial 'hematite concentrate' markets within China's northwestern region, i.e., the 'hematite concentrate' market group for the northwest region. Transportation losses, transport vehicles, and transportation infrastructure are not included in this dataset; they are contained within the respective provincial market datasets. The northwestern region of China includes the following provinces and autonomous regions: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistical Yearbook, China Statistical Yearbook, and customs statistics from the General Administration of Customs.
Activity Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset. Each market represents a consumption mix of products within a specific region, connecting suppliers with consumers of the same product within that region. Markets encompass both producers and importers of the product within the same geographical area. Additionally, markets account for the transportation of products to consumers, as well as losses occurring during the transport process.
Process Description
Iron concentrate is the main product of the mineral processing operation. Hematite concentrate primarily consists of iron oxide (Fe₂O₃), with low levels of impurities such as silicon, phosphorus, and sulfur. This makes it suitable for the production of high-quality steel. With appropriate treatment and processing, hematite concentrate can be further used to prepare various industrial materials, such as pelletized ore and direct reduced iron.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China,Northwest China
Geography comment
The Northwest region includes: Shaanxi, Gansu, Qinghai, Ningxia, and Xinjiang; it is formed by combining provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology
Technology comment
Not specified