Top five iron ore mining companies of Australia .
· Topping our list of iron ore mining companies in Australia, is Melbournebased diversified mining giant Rio Tinto. The mining and metals pioneer not only produces iron ore for steel but also other minerals and ores, such as aluminium for cars and smartphones, titanium for paint, copper for wind turbines, water pipes and electric cars, and diamonds. Established in Spain in 1873, the world''s ...