1. Iron in cast form has many specific uses (e.g. pipes, fittings, engine blocks) but its main use is to make steel.It is the main raw material for steel making industry.
2.It is the most common mineral that can be used to make tools and armor.
3. It is also used extensively in motor vehicles, washing machines, refrigerators, ovens and other whitegoods.
Most of the iron ore mines in the country are found in Chattisgarh, Jharkhand, Orissa, Goa and Karnataka.Some of he prominent iron ore mines are in Durg and Dantiwar, a district in Chattisgarh.Singhbhum district of Jharkhand and Keonjhar, Sundargarh and Mayurbhanj district of Orissa.