There are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 436 are in India, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in India 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. Bailadila Iron Ore Mines (Kirandul Complex)
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The Bailadila Iron Ore Mines (Kirandul Complex) is a surface mine located in Chhattisgarh. It is owned by NMDC and produced an estimated 15.09 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2039. Buy the profile here.
2. Bailadila Iron Ore Mines (Bacheli Complex)
Located in Chhattisgarh, the Bailadila Iron Ore Mines (Bacheli Complex) is owned by NMDC. The surface mine produced an estimated 14.43 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2051. Buy the profile here.
3. Balda Block Iron Mine
The Balda Block Iron Mine is located in Odisha. It is owned by Serajuddin & Co. and produced an estimated 10.22 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2033. Buy the profile here.
4. Joda East Mine
The Joda East Mine, owned by Tata Steel, is a surface mine located in Odisha. The mine produced an estimated 10.04 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. Buy the profile here.
5. Noamundi Iron Ore Mine
Owned by Tata Steel, the Noamundi Iron Ore Mine is a surface mine located in Jharkhand. It produced an estimated 8.25 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. Buy the profile here.
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