There are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 12 are in the US, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in the US in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database, which tracks more than 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure across more than 150 countries and over 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
1. Minntac Mine
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The Minntac Mine is a surface mine located in Minnesota. It is owned by United States Steel and produced an estimated 14.15 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
2. Tilden Mine
Located in Michigan, the Tilden Mine is owned by Cleveland-Cliffs. The surface mine produced an estimated 6.6 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
3. Hibbing Taconite Mines
The Hibbing Taconite Mines is located in Minnesota. It is owned by Cleveland-Cliffs and produced an estimated 6.1 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
4. Keetac Mine
The Keetac Mine, owned by United States Steel, is a surface mine located in Minnesota. The mine produced an estimated 5.4 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
5. United Taconite Mine
Owned by Cleveland-Cliffs, the United Taconite Mine is a surface mine located in Minnesota. It produced an estimated 5.33 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2073. Buy the profile here.
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