What factors have the greatest impact on the location of metallurgical enterprises?

The availability of raw materials has a decisive influence on the location of metallurgical enterprises. The ores used in metallurgy as raw materials contain a small percentage of the useful component. This is especially true for non-ferrous metal ores. Transportation of raw materials, even enriched ones, is expensive. Therefore, the production of metals is located in the area of ​​ore mining. Converting metallurgy enterprises use scrap metal, as well as waste from metallurgical production. They often specialize in the production of special quality metals. They are located in large cities, next to engineering plants.