Iron ore is an important raw material for the production of steel. It is found in a number of countries, but South Africa is one of the largest producers.
Iron ore is a widely used raw material in many industries. It is typically mined from mines that are deep below the surface, in order to keep it away from natural disasters such as earthquakes and floods.
South Africa has been a major producer of iron ore for decades, but it has recently been overtaken by Brazil as the world’s leading producer.
Where is iron ore mined in South Africa?
The Kolomela Mine is located 22km from Postmasburg, in the Northern Cape Province of South Africa. It produces direct shipping iron ore & has had an annual production of around 7 million tonnes over the last 30 years.
Where are all the mines in South Africa?
List of coal mines in South Africa
Grootegeluk mine located in Limpopo.
Leeuwpan mine located in Mpumalanga.
Tshikondeni mine in Limpompo.
Mafube coal situated in Mpumalanga.
Lyanda mine in Mpumalanga.
Exxaro reductants in Limpopo.
Arnot mine in Mpumalanga.
Matla mine in Mpumalanga
