Development of iron ore mining and processing especially in China

Abstract
The XXIV IMPC (International Mineral Processing Congress) which took place in Beijing from September 23 to 28, 2008 gave an opportunity to see the important development in Iron Ore processing worldwide, especially in China. This review paper presents:

• A brief history of the IMPC Congresses as well as the scope of this XXIV IMPC in Beijing;
• The development of the Iron Ore demand and supply of the Chinese Iron and Steel Industry and the consequences on Iron Ore imports;
• The impressive expansion of the Iron Ore mining and processing in China.