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Iron ore mining in Africa
Iron ore production in Africa is dominated by South Africa, Mauritania and Algeria, while Zimbabwe and Morocco mine ore mainly for use within their own countries. Targeting this industry requires access to an extensive portal, one filled with up-to-date project status, tendering opportunities and essential contact information, and Africa Mining IQ tracks 94 iron ore projects across the continent as part of a wider platform of 2,200+ mining projects.
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Where Africa's iron ore is mined
Three nations lead production
Iron ore production in Africa is dominated by South Africa, Mauritania and Algeria, while Zimbabwe and Morocco produce ore mainly for use within their own countries rather than for export. That concentration of output makes the three leading producers the natural starting point for any supplier scoping the industry.
A wide base of smaller producers
Other countries currently involved in iron ore production include Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tunisia and Uganda. Together with the three dominant producers, this gives iron ore one of the widest geographic footprints of any commodity AMIQ tracks on the continent.
Target the African iron ore mining industry with confidence
With a subscription to Africa Mining IQ, suppliers targeting iron ore mining in Africa get exclusive access to mine owner contact details, search facilities for owners, engineers and suppliers, and up-to-date reporting on project status, costs and tendering opportunities.
Verified research, not guesswork
Every listed project is researched and verified by AMIQ's team, giving you insight into iron ore mining in Africa you can act on.
Advanced reporting and statistics
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Notified the moment things move
Get email notifications of newly added or recently updated iron ore projects, and add your own notes for the project owners.
What sits behind an iron ore listing
Every tracked iron ore project reveals:
- Whether the project is grassroots, pre-feasibility, feasibility, or operational
- Whether the ore is destined for export or for use within its own country
- The company that holds the mineral right
- Any engineering house already contracted to the study
- Which country the deposit falls in and how the licence stands
- Full members can reveal the decision-maker names and capital value on file
The raw material behind steel, and behind modern life
Iron ores are rocks and minerals from which metallic iron can be economically extracted, and it has been argued that iron ore is more integral to the global economy than any other commodity, except perhaps oil.
The ores are usually rich in iron oxides. Ores containing very high quantities of hematite or magnetite, greater than about 60% iron, are known as “natural ore”, meaning they can be fed directly into iron-making blast furnaces. Iron ore is the raw material used to make pig iron, which is one of the main raw materials to make steel, and 98% of mined iron ore is used to make steel.
Steel's uses reach into almost every part of modern infrastructure: train tracks and other types of infrastructure, construction and engineering, medicine, cosmetics and paint all rely on iron ore somewhere in the supply chain. That breadth of demand is what keeps buyers watching African supply so closely.
Within Africa Mining IQ's extensive portal, investors and suppliers who subscribe have the latest information on those projects at their fingertips: exclusive access to mine owner contact details, search facilities for mine owners, project engineers and project suppliers, and verified research and insights into iron ore mining in Africa. Your needs are unique, and AMIQ can tailor a plan to suit your requirements.
Explore iron ore across the continent
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Iron ore mining in Africa: common questions
How many iron ore projects does AMIQ track in Africa?
Africa Mining IQ tracks 94 iron ore projects across the continent, from grassroots through to operational phases, as part of a wider platform of 2,200+ mining projects and mines.
Which African countries produce the most iron ore?
Iron ore production in Africa is dominated by South Africa, Mauritania and Algeria. Zimbabwe and Morocco also produce ore, though mainly for domestic use rather than export.
What other countries have iron ore projects?
Beyond the three leading producers, iron ore projects are also tracked in Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo (Brazzaville), Côte d'Ivoire, Egypt, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Liberia, Libya, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tunisia and Uganda.
What is iron ore used for?
98% of mined iron ore is used to make steel, the raw material behind train tracks, construction and engineering projects, and everyday items from medicine to cosmetics and paint.
What does an AMIQ subscription add for iron ore suppliers?
Subscribers get exclusive access to mine owner contact details, search facilities for owners, engineers and suppliers, up-to-date reporting on project status, costs and tendering opportunities, and email notifications whenever a tracked project is updated.
