A new generation of pellet plants featuring a circular induration furnace as its core element was developed by Siemens Metals Technologies. Referred to as Circular Pelletizing Technology (CPT), this iron ore agglomeration facility is characterized by its highly compact layout and light-weight construction design. This is the basis for efficient and cost-effective installation at a mining site or within an iron and steel complex. Pellet production capacities range from 800,000 t/a up to three million t/a and the quality of the pellets can be flexibly adjusted according to production requirements.