Process: The iron ore containing magnetite is crushed and ground, magnetically separated to produce 65% iron concentrate, then converted by roasting into hematite pellets ( 3 crushers of 350 HP each, 2 rod mill grinders of 350 HP each and 2 ball mills). The 2400 degree F. roasting took place in 4 vertical shaft furnaces 6 X 12 feet and 40 feet high