There are more than 922 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 7 are in Canada, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Canada 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. Bloom Lake Mine
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The Bloom Lake Mine is a surface mine located in Quebec. It is owned by Champion Iron and produced an estimated 39.58 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2041. Buy the profile here.
2. Mont Wright Mine
Located in Quebec, the Mont Wright Mine is owned by ArcelorMittal. The surface mine produced an estimated 21.6 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2052. Buy the profile here.
3. Carol Lake Mine
The Carol Lake Mine is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. It is owned by Rio Tinto and produced an estimated 17.88 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2081. Buy the profile here.
4. Mary River Project (ArcelorMittal)
The Mary River Project (ArcelorMittal), owned by Nunavut Iron Ore Acquisition, is a surface mine located in Nunavut. The mine produced an estimated 5.95 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2046. Buy the profile here.
5. Scully Mine
Owned by Tacora Resources, the Scully Mine is a surface mine located in Newfoundland and Labrador. It produced an estimated 3.56 mtpa of iron ore in 2023. The mine will operate until 2047. Buy the profile here.
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