Visualizing the World’s Largest Iron Ore Producers
2022year10month12day · Iron ore comprised roughly 93% of the 2.7 billion tonnes of metals mined in 2021. It is used primarily (98%) to make steel, with the remaining 2% becoming magnets, auto parts, and catalysts. Using data from the U.S. Geological Survey, the above infographic lists the world’s largest iron ore producers in 2021. Pilbara and Carajás Iron Ore