Mining
Per Açovisa
April 28, 2022
Although the word “scrap” carries a pejorative charge, its use results in a steel of strong quality and valued in the market.
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by combining iron ore and coal or by recycling steel scrap
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It is estimated that approximately 30% of the steel produced in Brazil comes from recycling
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Steel is one of the few materials that can be infinitely recyclable without any loss of quality, according to industry experts.
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Although the word “scrap” may suggest something pejorative, the steel from this recycling has a high added value,
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According to Açovisa's marketing manager, Giovani Marques da Costa. “Scrap is highly valued and coveted as a raw material”
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Figures from the International Iron and Steel Institute indicate that 630 million tons of the product are recycled annually.
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And Brazil has presented itself as one of the global leaders in recycling. Swipe up and learn more:
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