Iron ore in Australia
Iron ore in Australia is mined mostly in two states and one territory of the six states and two territories of Australia. The two leading major producers are BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto.
There are twelve substantial mines in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, while smaller mines are scattered elsewhere.
Locations
- Western Australia
- South Australia
- Middleback Ranges, near Whyalla
- Iron Baron
- Iron Duke
- Peculiar Knob, 90 kilometres (56 mi) southeast of Coober Pedy[1]
- Middleback Ranges, near Whyalla
- Northern Territory
Proposed
- New South Wales
- Lockhart - Standard mining.
See also
References
- ↑ "Peculiar Knob". maca.net.au. Mining and Civil Australia. 2013. Retrieved 31 August 2014.
External links
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