22 new blast furnaces were put into production in 2013 in China

According to statistics released by China Iron and Steel Association, 27 blast furnaces were put into production in China in 2013, of which 22 blast furnaces were newly added, 5 blast furnaces underwent overhaul and technology upgrading, that is: BF of Jinan Steel, No. 1 BF of Sichan Dazhou Steel, No 1 & No. 2 BF of Jiuquan Steel and No. 10 BF of Anshan Steel.

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