Global Iron Transition Outlook
Iron Ore Mine and Quality Map
A geospatial reference that maps major iron ore mines worldwide and characterises their ore quality, infrastructure and trade connections — with a focus on relevance for hydrogen-based ironmaking routes.
Scope
What we track
For each mine, the map brings together core operational, geographic and trade attributes that shape the supply of iron ore to low-carbon ironmaking.
- Mine name
- Country
- Owner
- Status
- Production capacity
- Ore type
- Export route
- Port connection
- Quality data (where available)
Geospatial view
Iron ore mine map
An interactive map will allow users to explore mines by location, status, ore type and DR-grade suitability once validated data and the mapping layer are integrated.
Interactive map — placeholder
Iron ore mine map will be rendered here once validated data and the mapping layer are integrated.
Sample dataset
Mine and quality data preview
The illustrative rows below show the structure planned for the underlying dataset, including ore type and direct-reduction grade suitability.
| Mine | Country | Owner | Status | Capacity | Ore type | DR-grade | Port |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample Magnetite Mine | Australia | Sample Resources | Operating | 30 Mt/yr | Magnetite | Suitable (beneficiated) | Connected |
| Sample Hematite Mine | Brazil | Sample Mineração | Operating | 40 Mt/yr | Hematite (high-grade) | DR-grade | Connected |
| Sample Beneficiation Project | Sweden | Sample Gruvor | Expansion | 15 Mt/yr | Magnetite | DR-grade pellet feed | Rail to port |
Illustrative sample mines — not a validated Task 52 dataset. Real mine data will be developed in collaboration with Global Energy Monitor.
Data partnership. The mine inventory and quality attributes are being developed in collaboration with Global Energy Monitor. The figures and map shown here are placeholders for layout purposes and will be replaced as validated data and the analytical suitability layers are finalised.
Contribute mine and quality data
If your organisation holds iron ore mine, quality or infrastructure data relevant to hydrogen-based ironmaking, we welcome collaboration to strengthen this map.