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How to extract iron from its ore The method Three substances are needed to enable to extraction of iron from its ore. The combined mixture is called the charge: Iron ore, haematite often contains sand with iron oxide, Fe2O3. Limestone (calcium carbonate). Coke mainly carbon. The charge is placed a giant chimney called a blast furnace. The blast furnace is around 30 metres high and lined ...