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.

Iran, Czech Republic sign MOU on mineral co-op

TEHRAN- The Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) signed a memorandum of understanding on mineral cooperation and exchange of technological data and knowledge with Czech Ministry of Industry and Trade, the official website of IMIDRO reported on Monday.

Tehran to host 1st Iran-Latin America mining co-op meeting on Monday

TEHRAN – The first Iran-Latin American countries joint meeting on cooperation opportunities in mining sector is due to be held in Tehran on Monday, IRNA reported.

Mining projects worth over $1b to come on stream by Sept. 22

TEHRAN- Head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization Mehdi Karbasian announced that 24 mining projects worth over $1 billion will be put into operation during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (ending on September 22), Mehr news agency reported on Saturday.

Steel industry hits 50% of targets planned by Mar. 2026

TEHRAN- According to the Head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Mehdi Karbasian, domestic steel industry has reached 50 percent of the planned goals that it has been expected to reach based on Iran’s 1404 (March 2025-March 2026) Outlook Plan, IRNA reported.

German bank to discuss investment in Iran’s mining sector

TEHRAN- Mehdi Karbasian, the head of Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO), told ILNA on Saturday that a delegation from the German private bank of BHF will arrive in Tehran on Sunday.

Iran’s 6-month copper concentrate production up 18% yr/yr

TEHRAN – Iran’s copper concentrate production in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-Septemebr 21) reached 528,768 tons, registering an 18 percent rise compared to the same period last year, IRIB news reported on Sunday.

Iran’s H1 mineral exports up 15% y/y

TEHRAN – Iran’s exports from mining sector exceeded $3.4 billion in the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20 – September 21) registering a 15 percent rise compared to the same period last year, Tasnim news agency reported on Wednesday.