The term "steel plant" refers to a complex that produces steel by either melting iron ore or recycling scrap metal. It is an industrial facility that plays a vital role in the economic growth of a country, serving as a source of employment and export. Synonyms for steel plant include steel mill, metalworks, ironworks, smelter, and foundry. Steel mill denotes a factory for producing steel, typically through the use of a blast furnace or electric arc furnace. Metalworks and ironworks describe places where metal is fabricated or processed, while a smelter is a facility where metal is extracted from ore. Finally, a foundry is a factory that casts metal into specific shapes.