By Mahnaz Abdi

Indigenizing modern technology in steel sector nullifies sanctions

While the U.S. unilateral sanctions on Iran in recent years have upset the Iranian industry in some sectors, the statistics indicate that the minerals sector has not been affected by the sanctions, while it’s been also improved.

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).

Iran rises 2 places to become world’s 11th top steel producer: WSA

TEHRAN- According to the latest report released by the World Steel Association (WSA), Iran was ranked the 11th among the world’s largest crude steel producers in the first half of 2018, IRIB reported.

Crude steel output up 11.5% in 11 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- Production of crude steel in Iran during the 11-month period ended on February 19 indicates 11.5 percent growth compared to the figure of the same time span in the preceding year, according to the data released by the Industry Ministry.

Iran’s crude steel exports up 84% in 8 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- Iran exported 4.225 million tons of crude steel during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-November 21), showing 84 percent growth from 2.294 million tons in the same period of time in the preceding year, according to Iran Steel Association.

Iran’s steel targeting Arab markets amid EU anti-dumping move

TEHRAN- Mobarakeh Steel Company, the largest steel producer in Iran, is shifting its export target to regional Arab countries as Europe has made the country subject to anti-dumping duties.

Crude steel output planned to hit 33m tons by Mar. 2018

TEHRAN- Iran’s annual crude steel output is planned to reach 33 million tons in the current Iranian calendar year (to end on March 20, 2018), National Iranian Steel Company Managing Director Abdolmajid Sharifi told IRNA on Sunday.

Crude steel exports from Iran up 8% in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iran exported 1.3 million tons of crude steel during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), with eight percent rise from the figure of the same period of time in the past year, according to an industry official.

Monthly crude steel output up 15% yr/yr

TEHRAN- Iran produced 1.734 million tons of crude steel in the first month of current Iranian calendar year, Farvardin (March 21-April 20), a 15 percent rise from 1.507 million tons in the same month last year, IRIB reported on Monday.

Iran’s annual crude steel output jumps 11%

TEHRAN- Iran produced 18.466 million tons of crude steel in the past Iranian calendar year 1395 (ended on March 20), showing 11 percent rise from its preceding year, IRIB reported on Saturday.

Crude steel exports from Iran’s major producers up 55% in 9 months

TEHRAN- Iran’s eight major steel producers exported 4.12 million tons of crude steel in the first nine months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-Decemebr 20, 2016), with 55 percent rise from the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported on Sunday.

Crude steel output up 9 percent in Iran

TEHRAN- Iran produced 12.319 million tons of crude steel in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), with 9 percent rise from 11.311 million tons in the same period last year, Shata news reported on Saturday.

Iran’s 10-month crude steel output up 9.6% yr/yr: WSA

TEHRAN- Iran produced 14.850 million tons of crude steel in the first ten months of 2016, with 9.6 percent rise from 13.555 million tons in the same period last year, the World Steel Association (WSA) reported.

Iran’s 9-month crude steel output up 8% yr/yr: WSA

TEHRAN- Iran produced 13.210 million tons of crude steel in the first nine months of 2016, with 8 percent rise from 12.231 million tons in the same period last year, the World Steel Association (WSA) reported.