There are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 10 are in Mexico, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Mexico 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. Pena Colorada Mine
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The Pena Colorada Mine is a surface mine located in Colima. It is owned by Ternium and produced an estimated 3.97 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
2. Hercules Mine
Located in Coahuila, the Hercules Mine is owned by Altos Hornos de Mexico Sde CV. The surface and underground mine produced an estimated 2.51 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. Buy the profile here.
3. Las Encinas Mines
The Las Encinas Mines is located in Michoacan. It is owned by Ternium and produced an estimated 1.75 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2028. Buy the profile here.
4. Las Truchas Mine
The Las Truchas Mine, owned by ArcelorMittal, is a surface mine located in Michoacan. The mine produced an estimated 1.45 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2036. Buy the profile here.
5. San Jose Iron Ore Mine
Owned by ArcelorMittal, the San Jose Iron Ore Mine is a surface mine located in Sinaloa. It produced an estimated 1.15 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2024. Buy the profile here.
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