The U.S. produced about $1.21 billion worth of usable iron ore in 2001, down from the $1.56 billion shipped in 2000.
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Iron ore
in your nose
One of Hibbing's landmarks is the Vermilion iron ore range, which includes the largest open-pit mine in the world. Actually, the Hull Rust Mahoning Mine in Hibbing is part of the Mesabi Range and is one of the largest open pit iron mines in the world. The mine,supplied as much as one-fourth of all the iron ore mined in the US during its peak production during WWI and WWII.
The countries that produce major iron ore in the world include China, Brazil, Australia, India, Russia, Canada and US. The type of iron ore found in these countries varies from each other. This factor forces or compels countries to import that kind of iron ore which is not found or is short in their country. Likewise they export the type of iron ore which is surplus one.
U.S. states with iron ore deposits are Alabama, Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Bauxite is Aluminium ore. The Bauxite mined in Jamaica is transported via ore hauling ships to the US, Canada, and England to be refined into aluminium.
Yes, iron ore can be found in the USA but it can be hard to dig up. There are rumored to be large deposites in Central NY.
In canada
The Mesabi Range of Minnesota provided most of the iron ore for America's steel industry.
Bauxite is Aluminium ore. The Bauxite mined in Jamaica is transported via ore hauling ships to the US, Canada, and England to be refined into aluminium.
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