Cradle to Consumer
Identity ID
d571673a-e89f-4102-a3fd-ebd1886a6170
Materials
Associated ID
dfc782a9-6edd-4b92-8f31-026910d5df5e
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Description
This dataset is a market activity dataset, representing a combination of provincial "iron ore" markets in the southwestern region of China, i.e., the "iron ore" market of Southwest China. The southwestern region of China includes Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Xizang. Data sources include the China Communications Yearbook, China Energy Statistics 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 ore is the primary raw material for steel production, and steel is one of the core materials for modern industry and infrastructure. China is the world's largest steel producer and has huge demand for iron ore. However, China's iron ore resources are characterized by low grade and high impurities, necessitating beneficiation before most of the ore can be used. Magnetic separation is the main beneficiation technology for Chinese iron ore, especially suitable for magnetite and vanadium-titanium magnetite. For non-magnetic or weakly magnetic ores such as hematite, limonite, and siderite, a combination of processes including roasting, gravity separation, high-intensity magnetic separation, and flotation is typically required to improve the yield and grade of iron concentrate.
Time period
2021
2026
Geography
China,Southwest China
Geography comment
The southwestern region includes: Chongqing, Sichuan, Guizhou, Yunnan, and Tibet; it is formed by consolidating provincial-level data within this region.
Macroeconomic value
Business-as-Usual
Data validation
Yes
Technology
Current Technology