Steel products export up 20% in a quarter on year

TEHRAN- Iran’s exports of steel products rose 20 percent during the first quarter of current Iranian calendar year (March 21-June 21) compared to the first quarter of the previous year, the public relations department of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced on Monday.

Tehran hosts conference on boosting production via reviving small mines

TEHRAN- A national conference on boosting production through reviving and developing small mines was held at Eram Hotel in Tehran on Tuesday, IRIB reported.

IMIDRO to implement projects worth $4.5b by March 2020

TEHRAN- Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) will put projects worth $4.5 billion into operation by the end of current Iranian calendar year (March 19, 2020), IRIB reported quoting the head of organization as announcing on Monday.

First exhibit of domestic production opportunities to host 210 exhibitors

TEHRAN- Iran’s first exhibition of domestic production opportunities and manufacturing boom, which will run at Tehran from July 18 to 21, will host 210 companies and unions as exhibitors, deputy head of Iran’s Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) told Shata on Sunday.

IDRO, domestic companies ink MOU on 10m-ton steel project

TEHRAN- Iran’s Industrial Development and Renovation Organization (IDRO) signed a memorandum of understanding with a consortium of seven domestic companies on production of 10 million tons of steel in Persian Gulf Mining and Metal Industries Special Economic Zone (PGSEZ) in the southern province of Hormozgan.

‘Domestic production opportunities exhibit to support domestic producers’

TEHRAN- The vice chairman of Iranian Parliament (Majlis)’s Faction of Production and Employment said holding exhibition of domestic production opportunities and manufacturing boom is a valuable positive measure supported by Majlis.

‘Export markets of Iran’s minerals preserved despite sanctions’

TEHRAN- The export markets of Iran’s minerals have been preserved despite the sanctions imposed by the U.S., Head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Khodadad Gharibpour said on Monday.

Monthly copper anode production 33% more than planned amount

TEHRAN- Production of copper anode by National Iranian Copper Company during the third Iranian calendar month of Khordad (May 22-June 21) was 33 percent more than the planned amount, according to the managing director of the company.

GSI to explore 110,000 km2 of land to identify new mines

TEHRAN - Geological Survey and Mineral Explorations of Iran (GSI) is planning to explore 110,000 square kilometers (km2) of land across the country in the current fiscal year (ending on March 20, 2020), in order to identify new mining potentials, IRNA reported.

Copper cathode output rises 35% in 2 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran rose 35 percent during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21) compared to the same period of time in the past year, IRNA reported.

IMIDRO to establish consortium to accelerate exploration projects

TEHRAN – Head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said the organization is planning to establish a consortium in order to accelerate exploration projects in the mining sector.

Iran ready to establish new petchem hub

TEHRAN – The National Petrochemical Company (NPC) signed a memorandum of understanding with the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) for establishing a new petrochemical complex in Hormozgan Province adjacent to Persian Gulf waters.

Iran’s 4-month crude steel output up 6% yr/yr: WSA

TEHRAN- Production of crude steel in Iran stood at 8.388 million tons during the first four months of 2019, indicating six percent rise from 7.917 million tons in the same period of time in 2018, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association (WSA).

Mining sector in Iran needs €18b investment: IMIDRO

TEHRAN – The head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) said the country’s mining sector currently requires 18 billion euros of investment, IRNA reported.

Annual steel ingot exports at over 4.8m tons

TEHRAN- Iran exported 4.899 million tons of steel ingot during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019), IRNA reported citing the data released by the Iranian Steel Producers Association.

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Significant annual jump for minerals production, exports

Iranian mining sector witnessed some prominent growth both in production and export during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019).

Crude steel production rises 7.1% in Q1

TEHRAN- Production of crude steel in Iran rose 7.1 percent during the first quarter of 2019 compared to the same period of time in 2018, Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced citing a recent report by the World Steel Organization (WSO).

Annual aluminum ingot production exceeds 276,000 tons

TEHRAN- Iran produced 276,575 tons of aluminum ingots in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019), IRNA reported citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization.

Minerals, mining export at $9.2b in a year

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s minerals and mining industries’ exports stood at $9.226 billion in the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019), IRNA reported on Tuesday citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Annual copper concentrate output beats forecast

TEHRAN- Production of copper concentrate in Iran during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20, 2019), was five percent more than the planned figure, IRIB reported citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Copper cathode, anode output beats forecast

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode and anode in Iran exceeded the planned amount in the past Iranian calendar year 1397 (ended on March 20, 2019), IRNA reported citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

IMIDRO inaugurates projects worth over $2 b in a year

TEHRAN- Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) put projects worth $2.17 billion into operation during the past Iranian calendar year (ended on March 20), according to the head of the organization.

Copper cathode production up 13% in 11 months

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran during the eleven months from March 21, 2018 to February 19, 2019 rose 13 percent compared to the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported citing a report released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industry Development and Renovation Company (IMIDRO).

IMIDRO to renovate 5,000 economic units in next year

TEHRAN- Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) intends to renovate 5,000 economic units using 100 trillion rials (about $2.38 billion) of investment during the next Iranian calendar year 1398 (starting March 21, 2019), the public relations department of the organization announced.

IMIDRO to put 129 projects worth $17.8b into operation by 2022

TEHRAN- Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) will put 129 projects worth $17.8 billion into operation by Iranian calendar year 1400 (March 2021-March 2022), the organization published on its official website on Saturday.

New IMIDRO head appointed

TEHRAN- Khodadad Gharibpour is appointed as the new deputy industry minister and the head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), IRIB reported.

Iron ore concentrate output up 18%

TEHRAN- Iran’s production of iron ore concentrate during the seven-month period ended on October 22 rose 18 percent compared to the figure of the same period of time in the past year, IRIB reported on Sunday citing the data released by Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).

Minerals, mining exports rise 9.5% in H1

TEHRAN- The value of Iran’s minerals and mining exports stood at $5.1 billion during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22), rising 9.5 percent from the figure of the same period of time in the past year.