The International Iron Metallics Association (IIMA) is a global entity supporting those in the ore-based metallics value chain, including raw material supply, production, and distribution. It promotes the use of ore-based metallics in the iron, steel, and ferrous casting industries. Members of IIMA contribute to over 80% of the global production and trade in ore-based metallics like pig iron and direct reduced iron. The association, registered in England as a not-for-profit, provides a platform for cooperation and information exchange within the industry, but does not engage in trading metallics12.