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Question
State two advantages that mini steel plants have over large integrated steel plants.
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Solution
Two advantages that mini steel plants have over large integrated steel plants are:
- They are easy to construct and have a short gestation period.
- Mini steel plants can be located in areas far away from integrated steel plants, thus effectively meeting local demand in those areas.
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