South Africa has the 8th highest iron ore production among 17 countries with data in 2025.
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| Year | Iron Ore Production |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 66,000 |
| 2024 | 64,000 |
| 2023 | 63,200 |
| 2022 | 63,700 |
| 2021 | 73,100 |
| 2020 | 55,600 |
| 2019 | 72,400 |
| 2018 | 74,300 |
| 2017 | 81,100 |
| 2016 | 60,000 |