Cliffs' Asia-Pacific business unit oversees its Australian iron ore mining and exploration operation, serving the Asian iron ore markets with direct-shipping fines and lump ore. It extends Cliffs’ reach beyond North America, providing access to the world’s most rapidly growing steel markets.
Locations: Koolyanobbing and Cockatoo Island, Australia
Type of Ore: Hematite and Goethite
2008 Production: 7.7 million tons
Cliffs’ Ownership Share: 100%
The numbers reported above are estimates for full-year 2008.
