About HIsmeltHIsmelt, short for high intensity smelting, is the world’s first commercial direct smelting process - making premium quality iron directly from iron ore.
Producing molten iron from iron ore fines and non-coking coals, the HIsmelt® technology represents a lower cost, more efficient, cleaner alternative to conventional iron making technology.
The HIsmelt process is capable of offering iron and steelmakers around the world significant environmental benefits compared to the traditional blast furnace process.
HIsmelt is revolutionising the way that iron is made.
HIsmelt is a wholly owned subsidiary of Rio Tinto.The Rio Tinto Group finds, mines and processes the earth's mineral resources - metals and minerals essential for making thousands of everyday products that meet society's needs and contribute to improved living standards.
The Group's major products include aluminium, copper, diamonds, energy products, gold, industrial minerals (borates, titanium dioxide, salt and talc), and iron ore. Its activities span the world but are strongly represented in Australia and North America. There are also significant businesses in South America, Asia, Europe and southern Africa. For further information on Rio Tinto, click here.
