Iron
Short descriptionA chemical and physical description of iron as well as a brief list of uses.
Covering composition, general information, image, and other chemical and physical information.
Detailed information about hematite taconite iron ores, including geological background, sources, uses, and alternative sources of iron.
List of UsesIron is used in homes, farms, cities, machines, automobiles, trains, ships and is extensively used in forging steel and other alloys.
ISSB (Iron and Steel Statistics Bureau) operates the world's leading database for international trade statistics covering steelmaking materials and steel products. In addition to producing several regular publications, ISSB also provides an ad-hoc enquiry service, on steel imports and exports, supplying one-off, occasional and regular reports tailored to individual requirements.
Mining InformationBrazilian Mining Information – A great look at a complex mining operation. The key is the hydro-electric plant. The power plant has a capacity of 140MW from four 35MW turbines.
Historical information on mining from the 19th century onward in the Southeast United States.
Essay of large and small scale iron mining methods and technologies as well as their economic and historical context in Cumbria.
Refining InformationDetailed description of the processing and refining of iron ores into various products.
Academic paper covering major advancements and improvements in iron and steelmaking processes based on thermodynamics principles and kinetics.
Major Countries of ProductionBrazil and Australia are the two largest producers of iron ore. Other major producers of iron ore include China, Russia, and India.
Iron ore reserves, mainly in the Pilbara, are the largest in the world and should help Australia maintain its position as the 2nd largest exporter, behind Brazil.
Sector ForecastAME Mineral Economics is a global firm of independent economists in the metal and mineral industries with research offices in Australia and North America offering rigorous analysis, analystic support, critical mass in both manpower and resources, close industry connections and a comprehensive global view.
The UNCTAD Iron Ore Trust Fund summarises the global iron ore market. The article covers output, exports, demands, and major producers.
| 
