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by Gibbon1 2228 days ago
You might be interested in the direct reduced iron process.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Direct_reduced_iron

I think[1] typical plants steam reform natural gas to CO and H2 and use that to reduce iron ore below the melting temperature of iron. Which makes it energy efficient.

[1] I think == don't quote me