Question

How is it advantageous for a mini steel plant:

not to be located close to the location of the raw material?

How is it advantageous for a mini steel plant to be located far from the source of the raw material?

Answer 1

1. Mini steel plants can be deployed nationwide to meet local market demands. 
2. They reduce pressure on the large integrated steel plants.
3. Scrap iron is a cost-effective and readily available raw resource.