Iran’s mining sector

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  • mining 2024-10-19 12:18

    Industry Ministry prioritizes comprehensive development plan for mining sector

    TEHRAN – Iran’s Deputy Industry, Mining and Trade Minister Vajihollah Jafari has said implementing a comprehensive plan for developing the country’s mines is a priority of the ministry to achieve the goals set for the mining sector in the seventh National Development Plan (2022-2027).

  • mining sector 2024/02/21

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Iran’s mining sector being developed, boosting export

    TEHRAN- Having 81 different types of minerals, Iran is one of the top 10 mineral-rich countries across the globe.

  • Idle mines 2023-04-30 13:16

    682 idle mines revived in 2 years

    TEHRAN- Reviving idle mines and mining units has been one of the most important programs of the current government, and with the measures taken, 682 idle mines across the country were revived and returned to the cycle of activity during the past two years.

  • Exhibit 2022-09-20 11:37

    Tehran hosting intl. exhibit on investment opportunities in Iran’s mining sector

    TEHRAN- The 11th International Exhibition on Investment Opportunities in Iran’s Mines and Mining Industries kicked off at Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Prayer Campus (Mosalla) on Tuesday.

  • Venezuela 2022-09-13 15:12

    Venezuela welcomes Iranian investment in its mining sector

    TEHRAN – Venezuela’s Minister of Transportation Ramón Blázquez has invited Iranian investors and experts to participate in the development of the mining and mineral industries of his country, IRNA reported.

  • mining machinery 2022-08-19 17:01

    Mining machinery in need of renovation

    TEHRAN- The vice chairman of Parliament’s Industries Committee said that the mining machinery of the country is in need of renovation.

  • mining 2022-08-16 12:05

    Quadrilateral MOU signed to promote new technologies in mining sector

    TEHRAN - Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has signed a quadrilateral memorandum of understanding (MOU) with three government entities to develop smart technologies in the mining sector, IRNA reported.

  • mining machinery 2022-07-27 12:13

    Imports of at least 5,000 mining machinaries needed in country: ICCIMA member

    TEHRAN- As stated by the chairman of Mines and Mining Industries Committee of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA), to meet the needs of miners in the country, at least 5,000 mining machineries should be imported.

  • Mining 2022-05-25 11:31

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Some major challenges in Iran’s mining sector

    TEHRAN- Having 81 different types of minerals, Iran is one of the top 10 mineral-rich countries across the globe. In this regard, the Iranian government is pursuing several programs for promoting the mining sector as a major contributor to the country’s economic growth.

  • Mining 2022-03-07 15:03

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Mining sector facing shortage of machinery

    TEHRAN- Three factors including the sanctions, rising forex rate, and improper management and policy in the production chain, maintenance, import and distribution of heavy machinery have caused serious damages to the mining production chain which if continue may lead to irrecoverable losses in this major part of national economy.

  • Issuance of mining licenses rises in Q3 2022-02-22 17:20

    Issuance of mining licenses rises in Q3

  • Mining 2021-12-31 13:13

    5,000 mining units inactive throughout country

    TEHRAN – There are 11,800 mining units in the country, of which just 6,800 units are active and the rest are inactive, an official with Industry, Mining and Trade Ministry announced.

  • mining 2021-11-13 16:14

    ‘Mining sector needs 11,000 machinery items’

    TEHRAN – Deputy head of Tehran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (TCCIMA)’s Industry and Mining Committee has said the country’s small and medium-sized mines are currently in need of 11,000 mining machinery items, the TCCIMA portal reported.

  • mining 2021-11-12 13:19

    Mining sector needs up to $70b of investment

    TEHRAN – The deputy head of Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture (ICCIMA)’s Mines and Mining Industries Committee has said the country’s mining sector requires $50 billion-$70 billion of investment to reach a proper development level.

  • Knowledge-based firms come to meet mining industry's needs 2021-10-03 17:46

    Knowledge-based firms come to meet mining industry's needs

    TEHRAN – The Vice Presidency for Science and Technology will hold an event for introducing the technological needs of the mining industries to address the challenges of this field.

  • Mining 2021-09-28 13:44

    By Mahnaz Abdi

    Exploration operation seriously pursued in mining sector

    TEHRAN- Iran has 68 different types of minerals. The country’s proven iron ore reserves are 2.7 billion tons, and copper ores are 2.6 billion tons.