Höganäs to supply Chin Chih Metal with near-zero sponge iron powder
July 1, 2025
Sweden’s Höganäs AB has announced a partnership with Chin Chih Metal Industrial, based in Sanyi, Taiwan. Through this collaboration, Chin Chih Metal will integrate Höganäs’ newly developed near-zero sponge iron powder into its production process, helping reduce fossil-based CO₂ emissions across its value chain.
By replacing fossil coal and coke with renewable biochar, Höganäs has created what is claimed to be the world’s first near-zero iron sponge, an innovation in line with the powder producer’s newly launched re-portfolio.
“Partnering with Chin Chih marks a major step forward in our mission to decarbonise the industry. Our near-zero sponge iron powder is more than a product – it is a commitment to climate leadership,” stated Andreas Jähnke, Division President Powder Metallurgy Technology.
