Iron ore

Description:

A natural mineral containing iron in economically significant quantities.

Main view:

Hematite (Fe₂O₃), magnetite (Fe₃O₄), siderite (FeCO₃), and others.

Application:

The main source of iron for the production of steel and pig iron used in construction, automotive, engineering and other industries.

Mining:

The main producing countries are Australia, Brazil, China, India.

Iron ore is a key resource for the production of steel, one of the world’s primary building and industrial materials, due to its strength, resistance to corrosion and ability to be processed into a wide range of products.