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Iron Ore
Strategic ResourceMetal • iron_ore • 1 deposit(s)
Australia is world's largest iron ore exporter. Pilbara region dominates global supply. BHP, Rio Tinto, Fortescue major producers.
Pilbara Iron Ore Province
Western Australia
producingExport Ready
Grade: 62 %Fe - High-grade hematite. Direct shipping ore (DSO).
Security:1/5Regulatory:1/5Environmental:2/5
Proved50.00B tonne(recoverable)
📊Data Quality
Quality Tier:proved
Confidence:95%
As of:2025-01-01
✓No data quality warnings
Sources
- Australia's Identified Mineral Resources
Geoscience Australia, 2025
Base Case
Basis: recoverable (not applied)
= 30.0%
Gross Value
$5.00TmodeledState Value
$1.50TmodeledOptimistic
Basis: recoverable (not applied)
= 28.0%
Gross Value
$6.50TmodeledState Value
$1.82TmodeledNotes: Australia holds ~28% of global iron ore reserves. Pilbara alone has 50+ years production.