PERLOP IRON ORE

Nestled in the northern region of Kinta Valley, Sungai Siput, Perak boast an abundant deposit of a glittering black rock renowned for its significant iron ore reserves. This valuable natural resource, extracted from the Earth is pivotal in various industrial applications, particularly in steel production. Iron ore in Perlop form in dolomite host rocks. Ron ore form through the accumulation and solidification of iron particles in sedimentary conditions, often involving the precipitation of iron from water from oxygen. Common types include hematite and magnetite.