Magnetite fact sheet

Topic

Mining

Type of Resource

Fact Sheet

Year Level

Years 7-10

Subject

Science

SOSE

Sector

Energy & Renewables

Resources for

Teachers

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Introduction

Xstrata Copper is acknowledged as a significant source for this information.

Magnetite (Fe3O4), like hematite (Fe2O3), is a form of iron ore. It is a highly magnetic substance used primarily in steel manufacturing and coal washing.

There are more than 20 identified magnetic deposits and prospects located across South Australia, Western Australia, Queensland and Tasmania.

Find out more about magnetite in this fact sheet.