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 11 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 |
Listed companies' projects
| Project | Company | Stage | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyclone Zircon Project (Wanna Lakes) | Diatreme Resources | Development | Western Australia |
| Goschen Rare Earths and Mineral Sands Project (Areas 1-4) | VHM | Development | Victoria |
| Cannie (Goschen regional exploration) | VHM | Exploration | Victoria |
| Nowie (Goschen regional exploration) | VHM | Exploration | Victoria |
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
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.