Zirconium (zircon) mines: where zirconium (zircon) is mined
Where zirconium (zircon) is mined: Australia (33%), South Africa (22%), Mozambique (13%) lead world mine production in 2025. Below, country by country, are 10 mines from open mine databases and 7 projects held by listed companies.
The full zirconium (zircon) story covers trade flows, uses and which governments list it as critical.
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Africa
3 African countries have zirconium (zircon) mines or projects here: South Africa, Mozambique, Sierra Leone.
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Australia
Australia. Australia mined 33% of the world's zirconium (zircon) in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia Sands | 452,000 t (2011) | ||
| Jacinth-Ambrosia | Producing | 260,200 t (2019) | |
| Iluka Western Australia | Producing | 152,400 t (2019) | |
| Murray Basin | Producing | 50,800 t (2018) | |
| Iluka Western Australia - Cataby | |||
| Iluka Western Australia - Eneabba |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in South Africa
South Africa. South Africa mined 22% of the world's zirconium (zircon) in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Namakwa Sands | Tronox | Producing | 377,000 t (2011) |
| KZN Sands | 168,000 t (2011) |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walviskop heavy mineral sands (Whale Head Minerals) | Kazera Global | Producing | Northern Cape |
| Sea Concession 2A (Perdevlei), Whale Head Minerals | Kazera Global | Development | Northern Cape |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Mozambique
Mozambique. Mozambique mined 13% of the world's zirconium (zircon) in 2025.
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moma Titanium Minerals Mine (Namalope, Pilivili, Nataka and Mualadi ore zones; Mineral Separation Plant; Topuito) | Kenmare Resources | Producing | Moma and Larde districts |
| Congolone and Marrua resource areas (Mining Concession 270C) | Kenmare Resources | Exploration | Nampula Province |
| Quinga North resource area (concession 153C) | Kenmare Resources | Exploration | Nampula Province |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in the United States
United States. The United States mined 8.3% of the world's zirconium (zircon) in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iluka Virginia | 145,100 t (2015) |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone mined 2.1% of the world's zirconium (zircon) in 2025.
Mines
| Mine | Operator | Status | Latest published output |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sierra Rutile | Producing | 137,200 t (2019) |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Greenland
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Motzfeldt Critical Metals Project (Aries deposit, Merino and Voskop prospects) | Arkadian Strategic Metals | Exploration | Kujalleq |
Zirconium (zircon) mines in Sri Lanka
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taprobane Minerals Project (formerly Eastern Minerals Project), Thirukkovil mineral sands | Capital Metals | Development | Ampara District |
Mine output as each source states it (units and basis differ between mines, so they are not ranked against each other). Mines: Jasansky, Brauneis, Maus et al. (Vienna University of Economics and Business). Projects: listed companies' own announcements. World shares: USGS.