What is an Iron Ore?
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted. The ores are usually rich in iron oxides and vary in color from dark grey, bright yellow, or deep purple to rusty red. Iron is usually found in the form of magnetite, hematite, goethite, limonite or siderite.
Iron Ore Suppliers In South Africa
Chrome, Fe Ore, Nuggets & Fe Fines Briquettes
We can offer Iron Ore, Iron Ore-VTM, and Chrome Ore from our mines allocation in South Africa. Besides we have a huge allocation for Reclaimed Pig Iron Nuggets (Fe min 78%) Fe Fine Briquettes (Fe Minimum 60%).
We also offer Vanadium-Titanium-Magentite Ore (VTM) and regular Fe Ore from our Mines allocation in South Africa.
Iron Ore
We sell iron ore manganese chrome
Who is the supplier of iron ore in South Africa
Kumba Iron Ore is a supplier of high-quality iron ore to the global steel industry and is focused on creating shared value with a range of stakeholders. In South Africa, our iron ore operations are made up of a 69.7% shareholding in Kumba Iron Ore Limited, a leading supplier of seaborne iron ore.
Where can I find iron ore in South Africa?
The Sishen mine is a large iron mine located in central South Africa in Kathu, Northern Cape. Sishen represents one of the largest iron ore reserves in South Africa and in the world having estimated reserves of 2.43 billion tonnes of ore grading 58.6% iron metal.
Does South Africa import iron ore?
South Africa imports Iron Ore primarily from: Botswana ($878k), Namibia ($26.1k), Zimbabwe ($16.7k), China ($13.3k), and the United States ($4.34k).
Does South Africa export iron ore?
According to Banchero Costa, “South Africa is the third largest exporter of iron ore in the world after Australia and Brazil, with a 3.5% market share in 2022.