Substituting used tyres for anthracite in the EAF in France and in
Belgium is reported. First trials have been carried out in Lorraine in
1997 in the frame of a partnership between Usinor (now Arcelor
Mittal), Michelin and Ademe. The substitution process has been
eventually implemented by LME in cooperation with Aliapur over the
years 2002-2003. Industeel Belgium got started on substitution in
2004. To day, both steel plants have achieved stable operation, with
a regular load of 8 to 12 kg used tyres per ton of steel, thus allowing
significant and sustainable savings on anthracite.