why is iron and steel industry located near iron and coal deposits
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because from there raw materials can easily be transported
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Iron and steel industries are located always near the iron and coal deposits because the cost most of transportation and manufacturing is extensively decreased.
• The cost of iron ore and coal is low and the availability of Labor also reasonable in these areas.
• Iron and coal are abundant minerals. Most of the iron and steel industries were near coal fields and close to canals and railways.
• So raw materials transportation is very easy and reliable for the iron and steel industries.
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