Karara mine

Karara mine
The Karara mine, as seen from the air
Location
Karara mine
Location in Western Australia
LocationShire of Perenjori
Western Australia
CountryAustralia
Coordinates29°11′28″S 116°45′38″E / 29.19111°S 116.76056°E / -29.19111; 116.76056
Production
ProductsIron ore
Production8 million tonnes per annum
History
Opened2010
Owner
CompanyAnsteel Group and Gindalbie Metals
Websitehttps://www.kararamining.com.au

The Karara mine is a large iron mine located in the Mid West region of Western Australia. Karara has estimated reserves of 2 billion tonnes of ore grading 35.5% iron metal. It is one of the few magnetite producers in Western Australia. It is owned by Ansteel Group (52.16%) and Gindalbie Metals (47.84%). The mine is operated by Karara Mining Limited.