Iron Ore reserves in 2025
1,200 million metric tons
USGS estimate. Reserves are a one-time 2025 stock, not an annual production rate (reported in million metric tons, vs thousand metric tons for production).
South Africa has the 3rd lowest iron ore reserves among 17 countries with data in 2025.
See South Africa iron ore production over time →
| Year | Iron Ore Reserves |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 1,200 |