Perth Metal Recyclers

The scale of iron ore mining in Australia is almost impossible to fully grasp.
In 2025, Australia produced 967.8 million tonnes of iron ore up 1.4% year-on-year and closing in on the one-billion-ton mark.

That single figure cements Australia’s position as the world’s dominant supplier, accounting for nearly 37% of global production.
But break it down, and the numbers get truly staggering.

967.8 million tonnes a year is:
⛏️ 2.65 million tonnes every single day
⛏️ 110,000+ tonnes every hour
⛏️ 1,800+ tonnes every minute
⛏️ Nearly 30 tonnes every second
And this isn’t driven by a single mine.
Across the Pilbara, Rio Tinto, BHP, and Fortescue operate some of the most sophisticated mining systems on the planet, vast rail and port networks moving hundreds of millions of tonnes annually without missing a beat. Rio Tinto alone shipped 326.2 million tonnes out of Western Australia in 2025.
At this scale, iron ore mining isn’t just an industry.

It’s a relentless, around-the-clock machine feeding steel production across Asia and quietly underpinning a significant slice of the global economy.

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Proud Sponsors for Cockburn Lakes Amateur Football Club 2025 Season

♻️ Perth Metal Recyclers 2025 Sponsor ♻️

We are excited to have Matt and the crew from Perth Metal Recyclers supporting the Warriors for Season 2025.

If you are looking to get the best service and prices for recycling your scrap metal then look no further than the team at Perth Metal Recyclers.

For more information visit their page or send Matt an email at [email protected]

Looking forward to growing this partnership throughout the 2025 Season!

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