11 Biggest Iron Ore Producers in the World in 2017

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4. Fortescue Metals Group (FMG)

Iron ore production 2017:

second quarter: 44.7 Mt

third quarter:  50.1 Mt

We are continuing our list of biggest iron ore producers in the world in 2017 with FMG, which is the Australian company and one of the most important in iron ore business globally. It was founded in 2003, working in Pilbara mines which are one of the most significant mines concerning iron exploitation. Apart from being one of the biggest iron ore producers in the world, FMG was also one of the lowest cost iron ore suppliers in 2016. They are one of the most important iron ore suppliers to China, the country with the most iron ore demands.

11 Biggest Iron Ore Producers in the World in 2017

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