TEHRAN- Iran’s minerals and mining exports stood at 26 million tons worth $3.6 billion during the first five months of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21-August 22, 2017), IRNA reported on Monday.

According to the same report, Iran’s minerals and mining industries exports exceeded $7 billion in the previous Iranian calendar year 1395 (March 2016-March 2017). The exports rose by 38 percent and 17 percent in terms of weight and value, respectively.

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