Here are the ten largest iron ore mines by production across the world in 2020, according to GlobalData’s mining database.
1. Serra Norte Mining Complex
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The Serra Norte Mining Complex is a surface mine situated in Para, Brazil. Owned by Vale, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 106.092 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2037.
2. Carajas Serra Sul S11D Project
Located in Para, Brazil, the Carajas Serra Sul S11D Project is owned by Vale. The surface mine produced an estimated 82.9 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2058.
3. Yandi Mine
The Yandi Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 81.484 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2023.
4. Mount Whaleback Mine
Owned by BHP, the Mount Whaleback Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 77.225 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The expected mine closure date is 2036.
5. Jimblebar Hub
The Jimblebar Hub is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 61.757 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine is expected to operate until 2060.
6. Area C Mine
The Area C Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by BHP, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 60.587 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2027.
7. Yandicoogina Mine
Located in Western Australia, Australia, the Yandicoogina Mine is owned by Rio Tinto. The surface mine produced an estimated 58.789 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2039.
8. Christmas Creek Mine
The Christmas Creek Mine is a surface mine located in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by Fortescue Metals Group, the greenfield mine produced an estimated 56.369 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine will operate until 2031.
9. Hope Downs Mine
Owned by Hancock Prospecting Pty, the Hope Downs Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. The greenfield mine produced an estimated 49.045 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The expected mine closure date is 2031.
10. Brockman 4 Mine
The Brockman 4 Mine is a surface mine situated in Western Australia, Australia. Owned by Rio Tinto, the brownfield mine produced an estimated 45.832 mtpa of iron ore in 2020. The mine is expected to operate until 2027.
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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.
