According to GlobalData, there are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally. GlobalData tracks and profiles over 33,000 mines and projects from early exploration to closure, across more than 150 countries and more than 100 commodities. Buy the latest mine-site profiles here.
The following are the ten largest iron ore mines by production across the world in 2023, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
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1. Serra Norte Mining Complex
The Serra Norte Mining Complex is a surface mine situated in Para, Brazil. Owned by Vale, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 102.8 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
2. Carajas Serra Sul S11D Project
Located in Para, Brazil, the Carajas Serra Sul S11D Project is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 76.67 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2059. Buy the profile here.
3. Mt Newman Joint Venture
The Mt Newman Joint Venture is a surface mine located in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 66.99 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
4. Jimblebar Hub
Owned by BHP Group, the Jimblebar Hub is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 66.8 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2060. Buy the profile here.
5. Area C Mine
The Area C Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 58.47 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2067. Buy the profile here.
6. South Flank Project
The South Flank Project is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 56 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
7. Greater Tom Price Mine
Located in Western Australia, Australia, the Greater Tom Price Mine is owned by Rio Tinto. The surface mine produced an estimated 51.62 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2035. Buy the profile here.
8. Kings Valley Mine
The Kings Valley Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by Fortescue, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 51.29 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. Buy the profile here.
9. Yandicoogina Mine
Owned by Rio Tinto, the Yandicoogina Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 51.1 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The expected mine closure date is 2039. Buy the profile here.
10. Christmas Creek Mine
The Christmas Creek Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by Fortescue, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 47.01 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine is expected to operate until 2031. Buy the profile here.
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