This document is a report on the China iron ore mining industry in 2013. It provides an overview of the industry, including its definition and development history. It analyzes the macroeconomic environment and discusses factors like policy, upstream/downstream industries. It also examines the international and domestic markets. Key data on the industry from 2008-2012 is presented, including numbers of enterprises, employees, assets, output, sales, profits and trade. The competitive landscape and strategies of major companies are evaluated. The report concludes with discussions of development trends, investment environment and new technologies in the industry.