Here are the five largest iron ore mines by production in China, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Dataigou Mine
The Dataigou Mine is a underground mine located in Liaoning. It is owned by Glory Harvest Group Holdings and produced an estimated 21.4 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021.
2. Yuanjiacun Project
Located in Shanxi, the Yuanjiacun Project is owned by Taiyuan Iron & Steel (Group). The surface mine produced an estimated 11.3 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2049.
3. Qidashan Mine
The Qidashan Mine is located in Liaoning. It is owned by Anshan Iron and Steel Group and produced an estimated 11 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2044.
4. Hujiamiaozi (Anqian Mining) Mine
The Hujiamiaozi (Anqian Mining) Mine, owned by Ansteel Group, is a surface mine located in Liaoning. The mine produced an estimated 7.7 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2058.
5. Sijiaying North Mine
Owned by HBIS Group, the Sijiaying North Mine is a surface mine located in Hebei. It produced an estimated 6.6 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021.
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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.