There are more than 917 iron ore mines in operation globally, of which 127 are in Russia, according to GlobalData’s mines and projects database. The following are the five largest iron ore mines by production in Russia 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. Lebedinsky GOK Mine
The Lebedinsky GOK Mine is a surface mine located in Belgorod Oblast. It is owned by Metalloinvest MC and produced an estimated 19.16 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. Buy the profile here.
2. Stoilensky GOK Mine
Located in Belgorod Oblast, the Stoilensky GOK Mine is owned by Novolipetsk Steel. The surface mine produced an estimated 16.23 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2151. Buy the profile here.
3. Mikhailovsky GOK Mine
The Mikhailovsky GOK Mine is located in Kursk Oblast. It is owned by Metalloinvest MC and produced an estimated 16.17 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. Buy the profile here.
4. Karelsky Okatysh Complex
The Karelsky Okatysh Complex, owned by Severstal, is a surface mine located in Republic of Karelia. The mine produced an estimated 9.6 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2046. Buy the profile here.
5. Gusevogorskoye Mine
Owned by Evraz Plc, the Gusevogorskoye Mine is a surface mine located in Sverdlovsk Oblast. It produced an estimated 8.61 million tonnes of iron ore in 2022. The mine will operate until 2042. 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.
