Wabush Mine  

 

 

 

In operation since 1965, the Wabush mine and concentrator is located in Wabush, Labrador, Canada, while the pellet plant is located in Pointe Noire, Quebec, Canada. The mine has an estimated annual capacity of 5.5 million tons. 

 

Location: Wabush, Labrador, Canada

Workforce: 990 employees

Type of Ore: Hematite

2007 Production: 4.6 million tons

Cliffs' Ownership Share: 26.8%

Dofasco's Ownership Share: 28.6%

US Steel Canada's Ownership Share: 44.6%

Management: Cliffs Mining Company