It is expected that operations at K&S will commence during the first half of 2016 with a rapid ramp-up to full capacity of 3.2 million tonnes of iron concentrate with a 65% grade a year. It is anticipated that this superior product could earn a premium due to its quality and the logistical advantages of supplying customers in the North East of China from the Far East of Russia.
Chemical Composition of K&S Iron Ore Concentrate
| Component | Mass Fraction (average), % | Mass Fraction (guaranteed), % |
|---|---|---|
| Fe total | 65.8 | >65.0 |
| SiO2 | 5.96 | ≤7.5 |
| Al2O3 | 0.67 | - |
| CaO | 0.5 | - |
| MnO | 0.41 | - |
| P | 0.045 | ≤0.15 |
| S | 0.05 | ≤0.15 |