There are more than 917 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Kazakhstan, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Kazakhstan in 2022, 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. 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 7.52 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
2. Kacharsky Mine
Located in Kostanay, the Kacharsky Mine is owned by Eurasian Resources Group. The surface mine produced an estimated 6.88 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
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 6.46 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
4. Korzhinkolskoye Mine
The Korzhinkolskoye Mine, owned by Eurasian Resources Group, is a surface mine located in Kostanay. The mine produced an estimated 2.01 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2038. Buy the profile here.
5. Atasu Mine
Owned by ArcelorMittal, the Atasu Mine is an underground mine located in Karagandy. It produced an estimated 1.31 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2026. Buy the profile here.
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GlobalData’s Mining Intelligence Center tracks production, consumption, imports and exports of 17 key commodities across 60 countries, whilst its Mines & Projects Database tracks over 30,000 mines and projects with 200+ data fields for each, including production, operating costs, equipment and key mine-site contacts.
