Here are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Australia, according to GlobalData’s mining database.

1. Yandi Mine

The Yandi Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia. It is owned by BHP and produced an estimated 81.484 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2023.

2. Mount Whaleback Mine

Located in Western Australia, the Mount Whaleback Mine is owned by BHP. The surface mine produced an estimated 77.225 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2036.

3. Jimblebar Hub

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The Jimblebar Hub is located in Western Australia. It is owned by BHP and produced an estimated 61.757 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2060.

4. Area C Mine

The Area C Mine, owned by BHP, is a surface mine located in Western Australia. The mine produced an estimated 60.587 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2027.

5. Yandicoogina Mine

Owned by Rio Tinto, the Yandicoogina Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia. It produced an estimated 58.789 MTPA of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2039.

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This information is drawn from GlobalData’s mines and projects database, which tracks all operating and developing mines and projects globally. Verdict’s parent company GlobalData provides business information to 4,000 of the world’s largest companies.