Which Jharkhand district produces the most iron ore?

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West Singhbhum is Jharkhand\'s largest iron ore producer. Mining in Singhbhum started in 1904. The district has key sites like Noamundi and Gua. It contributes 29% of India\'s hematite deposits. Jharkhand holds 25% of India\'s iron ore reserves and produces over 14% of the country\'s iron ore. Magnetite is found in Palamu but West Singhbhum dominates in production. Giridih and Chatra do not have major iron ore mines.

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West Singhbhum West Singhbhum is Jharkhand\'s largest iron ore producer. Mining in Singhbhum started in 1904. The district has key sites like Noamundi and Gua. It contributes 29% of India\'s hematite deposits. Jharkhand holds 25% of India\'s iron ore reserves and produces over 14% of the country\'s iron ore. Magnetite is found in Palamu but West Singhbhum dominates in production. Giridih and Chatra do not have major iron ore mines.

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