Here are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Sokolovsky Mine
The Sokolovsky Mine is a surface and underground mine located in Kostanay. It is owned by Eurasian Resources Group and produced an estimated 7.5 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
2. Kacharsky Mine
Located in Kostanay, the Kacharsky Mine is owned by Eurasian Resources Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 6.9 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
3. Sarbaisky Iron Ore Mine
The Sarbaisky Iron Ore Mine is located in Kostanay. It is owned by Eurasian Resources Group and produced an estimated 6.4 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
4. Korzhinkolskoye Mine
The Korzhinkolskoye Mine, owned by Eurasian Resources Group, is a surface mine located in Kostanay. The mine produced an estimated 2 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2038.
5. Atasu Mine
Owned by ArcelorMittal, the Atasu Mine is an underground mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 1.3 Million Tonnes of iron ore in 2021. The mine will operate until 2029.
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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.