Aerial view of Iron Knob mine, Iron Knob, South Australia, 16 July, 2023

 
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Item PIC/21352/6
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Iron Knob mine was founded in 1900. Once considered one of the purest iron ore deposits in the world at more than 60% metallic content, mining ceased in 1998, but recommenced in 2013. According to Australia's 2021 census, the surrounding town has a population of 110.
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