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Iron Ores

Iron Ore, Magnetite, and Hematite — sourced from India's established ore mining belts in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Goa. Export-ready for steel, foundry, cement, and ferroalloy industries worldwide.

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68% Fe
Peak Iron Content
Pan-India
Sourcing Network
CoA
With Every Shipment
Iron Ore Exporter India Magnetite Fe₃O₄ Hematite Iron Ore Odisha Iron Ore Chhattisgarh Ore Karnataka Iron Ore Steel Grade Ore India Dense Media Separation Iron Ore Lumps Fines Iron Ore Exporter India Magnetite Fe₃O₄ Hematite Iron Ore Odisha Iron Ore Chhattisgarh Ore Karnataka Iron Ore Steel Grade Ore India Dense Media Separation Iron Ore Lumps Fines
In this category
Iron Ore Hematite Magnetite mineral India export
Sourcing Regions
Odisha — Primary iron ore belt
Chhattisgarh — Major ore reserves
Karnataka — High-grade Magnetite
Goa — Export-oriented mines
📍 Pan-India Sourcing · HQ Rajasthan
Category Overview

India's Iron Ore
Belt, Exported

GeoCore Minerals supplies high-grade Iron Ore, Magnetite, and Hematite sourced from established mining regions across India. While headquartered in Rajasthan, our ore sourcing network extends pan-India — allowing us to offer consistent quality, competitive pricing, and reliable volumes to steel, foundry, cement, and construction industries worldwide.

Iron Ore in lumps, fines, and pellets — grades from 58% to 65% Fe as per buyer requirement
Magnetite with high Fe₃O₄ content for DMS, pelletization, and specialty industrial uses
Hematite in lump, fines, and powder form for steel, cement, and pigment applications
Pre-shipment chemical analysis and Certificate of Analysis (CoA) with every shipment
Pan-India Sourcing Network
Odisha
Iron Ore · Hematite
Chhattisgarh
Iron Ore · Hematite
Karnataka
Iron Ore · Magnetite
Goa
Iron Ore (Fines)
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Ores

Iron Ore

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Iron Ore lumps fines India export steel grade
Iron Ore
Lumps / Fines / Pellets · Pan-India Sourcing
Fe Content — All Three Ores
Iron Ore
58–65%
Magnetite
60–68%
Hematite
60–66%
SteelFoundryCementFerroalloys

Iron Ore

GeoCore Minerals supplies Iron Ore in various grades and forms — lumps, fines, and pellets — to meet the requirements of steel manufacturing, foundries, and cement production. Sourced from reputed mining regions across India, our Iron Ore is graded and tested to ensure consistent Fe content and minimal impurities, making it suitable for both domestic and export-grade applications.

Available Forms
Form 01
Lumps
10–40mm · Blast furnace & DRI grade
Form 02
Fines
Below 10mm · Sintering & pelletization
Form 03
Pellets
DRI & blast furnace feed
Form 04
Custom Size
As per buyer specification
Indicative Specifications
Fe (Iron) Content58% – 65%
SiO₂ (Silica)2% – 5%
Al₂O₃ (Alumina)1.5% – 4%
Moisture4% – 8%
FormLumps / Fines / Pellets
Size10–40mm lumps; fines below 10mm
Specifications subject to confirmation per order and source. Fe% varies by mine source — confirmed chemical analysis and CoA provided with every shipment.
Applications
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Steel Manufacturing
Blast furnace & DRI production
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Foundry Casting
Iron casting & foundry operations
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Cement Production
Iron ore as corrective material
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Ferroalloy Industries
Ferrosilicon, ferrochrome inputs
Packaging
🚢
Bulk Vessel
Direct bulk loading
📦
Jumbo Bags
500kg / 1MT FIBC
🔧
As Specified
Buyer logistics preference
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Magnetite

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Magnetite iron ore Fe3O4 magnetic mineral India
Magnetite
Fe₃O₄ Rich · Dense Media Separation · Pelletization
Fe Content — All Three Ores
Iron Ore
58–65%
Magnetite
60–68%
Hematite
60–66%
SteelDMSPelletizationRadiation Shielding

Magnetite

Magnetite (Fe₃O₄) is supplied for applications requiring high magnetic separation properties and dense media characteristics. GeoCore Minerals sources Magnetite from mining belts known for consistent Fe₃O₄ content — making it suitable for steel production, coal washing via dense media separation (DMS), cement manufacturing, and specialty industrial applications including radiation shielding concrete.

What Makes Magnetite Unique
Property 01
Magnetic
Strongly magnetic — ideal for DMS and magnetic separation processes
Property 02
High Density
SG 4.9–5.2 · Perfect for dense media coal washing
Property 03
High Fe Content
Fe total up to 68% — superior to hematite in many steel processes
Property 04
Pellet Feed
High-grade feed for iron ore pelletization plants
Indicative Specifications
Fe (Total Iron)60% – 68%
Fe₃O₄ ContentHigh-purity grade available
SiO₂1% – 4%
Moisture3% – 7%
Specific Gravity4.9 – 5.2
FormLumps / Fines / Powder
Mesh SizeAs per buyer requirement
Specifications subject to confirmation per order and source. Fe₃O₄ purity and magnetic susceptibility data available on request. CoA provided with every shipment.
Applications
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Steel & Iron Production
Blast furnace & direct reduction
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Coal Washing (DMS)
Dense media separation of coal
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Iron Ore Pelletization
High-grade pellet feed material
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Radiation Shielding
Heavy concrete for nuclear applications
Packaging
🚢
Bulk Loading
Container / vessel
📦
Jumbo Bags
500kg / 1MT FIBC
🔧
As Specified
Buyer preference
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Ores

Hematite

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Hematite iron ore red grey mineral India export
Hematite
Fe₂O₃ · Lumps / Fines / Powder · Steel & Pigments
Fe Content — All Three Ores
Iron Ore
58–65%
Magnetite
60–68%
Hematite
60–66%
SteelCementFerro-AlloysPigments

Hematite

Hematite (Fe₂O₃) is one of the most widely used iron ores globally due to its high iron content and favourable processing characteristics. GeoCore Minerals supplies Hematite in lump, fines, and powder form for steel manufacturing, cement, and pigment industries, with consistent quality checks at sourcing and pre-shipment stages. Its characteristic red-grey colour and high Fe content make it a staple raw material for blast furnace and direct reduction operations.

Indicative Specifications
Fe (Iron) Content60% – 66%
SiO₂2% – 5%
Al₂O₃1.5% – 3.5%
Moisture4% – 8%
FormLumps / Fines / Powder
SizeAs per buyer requirement
Specifications subject to confirmation per order and mine source. Hematite is non-magnetic (unlike Magnetite) — confirm process suitability before ordering. CoA provided with every shipment.
Key Distinction — Hematite vs Magnetite
Hematite (Fe₂O₃)
Non-magnetic · Red-grey colour · Widely available · Lower density (SG ~5.0) · Primary steel ore globally
Magnetite (Fe₃O₄)
Magnetic · Black colour · Higher density (SG ~5.2) · DMS & pelletization · Higher Fe potential
Applications
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Steel Manufacturing
Blast furnace iron smelting
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Cement Industry
Iron ore as corrective additive
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Ferro-Alloys
Input for ferrosilicon & FeCr
🎨
Pigments & Coatings
Red iron oxide pigment production
Packaging
🚢
Bulk Vessel
Direct bulk loading
📦
Jumbo Bags
As specified
🔧
Custom
Buyer preference
Specification Reference

All Three Ores — Side by Side

Compare Fe content, mineral form, density, and key applications across Iron Ore, Magnetite, and Hematite.

Parameter Iron Ore Magnetite Hematite
Mineral FormulaMixed Fe oxidesFe₃O₄Fe₂O₃
Fe (Iron) Content58% – 65%60% – 68%60% – 66%
SiO₂2% – 5%1% – 4%2% – 5%
Al₂O₃1.5% – 4%Variable1.5% – 3.5%
Moisture4% – 8%3% – 7%4% – 8%
Specific Gravity~3.8 – 4.5~4.9 – 5.2~4.9 – 5.3
Magnetic PropertyWeakly magneticStrongly magneticNon-magnetic
ColourRed-brown / brown-blackBlack / steel greyRed-grey / silver-grey
Form AvailableLumps / Fines / PelletsLumps / Fines / PowderLumps / Fines / Powder
Primary UseSteel, Foundry, CementDMS, Pelletization, SteelSteel, Cement, Pigments
Key AdvantageWidely available, versatile gradesDMS & magnetic applicationsHigh Fe, consistent processing
PackagingAll ores: Bulk vessel loading · Jumbo bags (500kg / 1MT) · As per buyer logistics requirement

All specifications are indicative ranges from established Indian mining sources. Actual Fe% and impurity levels confirmed per order via pre-shipment chemical analysis. CoA provided with every shipment.

Industries We Supply

Where These Ores
Are Used

Iron ores are foundational raw materials for the world's most essential heavy industries — from steel and cement to specialty pigments and nuclear shielding.

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Steel Manufacturing
Iron ore is the primary raw material for steel production worldwide. Both Hematite and Magnetite are charged into blast furnaces or direct reduction kilns to produce pig iron and sponge iron — the building blocks of steel.
Iron OreHematiteMagnetite
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Foundry & Casting
Iron ore is used directly in foundry cupola furnaces for producing cast iron components. Iron ore fines are also used in sand casting cores and as skull busters in foundry operations.
Iron OreHematite
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Cement Industry
Iron ore is added to cement clinker as a corrective material to adjust the iron module (IM) and alumina ratio — improving the burnability of the kiln mix and influencing the C₄AF content of the clinker.
Iron OreHematite
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Coal Washing (DMS)
Magnetite's high density and strong magnetic susceptibility make it the ideal medium for dense media separation (DMS) of coal — used in coal washeries to separate high-ash from low-ash coal fractions efficiently.
Magnetite
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Pigments & Coatings
Hematite in powder form is processed into red iron oxide pigment (Fe₂O₃) — one of the world's most widely used inorganic pigments in paints, coatings, concrete colouring, and ceramics.
Hematite
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Radiation Shielding
Magnetite's high specific gravity (SG 4.9–5.2) makes it the preferred aggregate for heavy concrete used in nuclear power plant shielding, medical radiation bunkers, and industrial X-ray room construction.
Magnetite
Pan-India Sourcing

Why Our Ores Come
From Across India

Rajasthan has some iron ore deposits in Bhilwara and Udaipur belts, but India's major high-grade iron ore reserves are concentrated in Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka, and Goa. GeoCore Minerals — headquartered in Rajasthan — maintains an active pan-India sourcing network to bring buyers the best available ore from these proven belts.

Why This Matters for Buyers
A pan-India sourcing approach means GeoCore is not limited to a single mine or region. We can source based on the grade you need, the availability at origin, and your destination port — giving you more flexibility, competitive pricing, and supply continuity even when individual mines face disruptions.
Odisha
Iron Ore · Hematite
Largest iron ore producing state in India — Keonjhar, Sundargarh, Mayurbhanj districts
Chhattisgarh
Iron Ore · Hematite
Bailadila range — among India's richest high-grade iron ore deposits
Karnataka
Iron Ore · Magnetite
Bellary-Hospet belt — significant Magnetite and mixed ore reserves
Goa
Iron Ore (Fines)
Export-oriented mining region — primarily iron ore fines for maritime export
Export Ports
Paradip (Odisha) · Vishakhapatnam · JNPT · Mormugao (Goa) · Mundra
Export Process

From Mine to Your Port

A transparent, documented ore export process — from inquiry to shipment tracking.

01
Inquiry & RFQ
Share your Fe% requirement, form (lumps/fines/powder), quantity, and destination port. We identify the most suitable source from our pan-India network.
Consultation
02
Quotation & Grade Confirmation
Pricing provided within 24–48 hours with indicative chemical specs, availability, and Incoterm (FOB/CIF) for your destination. Grade confirmed from current mine stock.
Pricing
03
Sample & Pre-shipment Analysis
Physical sample dispatched on request. Pre-shipment chemical analysis through accredited laboratory — Fe%, SiO₂, Al₂O₃, moisture, and other parameters as required.
QC & Sampling
04
Order Confirmation & Payment
Proforma invoice issued with agreed grade, quantity, packaging, and Incoterm. Production/loading scheduled on confirmation of payment terms.
Commercials
05
Loading & Inspection
Ore loaded at mine / rail head / port facility. Third-party inspection available on buyer request. Loading survey and draft survey arranged as needed.
Dispatch
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Documentation & Shipment
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Certificate of Origin, CoA, weight certificate, and any additional documents required by destination country.
Documentation
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Source Iron Ores
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Share your ore type, Fe% requirement, form, quantity, and destination — we'll respond with pricing, availability, and sample offer within 24–48 hours.

Response within 24–48 hours
Pre-shipment chemical analysis
CoA & test report with every order
FOB / CIF / CFR Incoterms
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