Glimpses of copper and coppersmithing in ancient Iran

TEHRAN - History on the usage of copper is best understood when studied under the three stages of its use throughout human life namely, the Chalcolithic or Copper Age, Bronze Age, and the ancient times. And some anthropologists believe copper to be the first metal used by humans due to its softness and ease of manipulation.

Over 62,000 tons of copper anode produced in 2 months

TEHRAN- Iran produced 62,325 tons of copper anode during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), which was one percent more than the figure for the same period of time in the past year.

Production of copper cathode up 16% in 2 months yr/yr

TEHRAN- Iran’s production of the copper cathode has increased 16 percent during the first two months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-May 21), as compared to the same period of time in the past year.

Copper concentrate production rises 6% in 11 months

TEHRAN- Production of copper concentrate in Iran rose six percent during the 11 months from March 20, 2020 until February 18, 2021 (which was the first 11 months of the past Iranian calendar year), as compared to the same period of time in its preceding year.

Copper cathode production rises 7%

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran increased 7.1 percent during the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-November 20), compared to the same period of time in the previous year.

Survey reveals prehistorical links between Iran, Anatolia, Caucasus, and Mesopotamia

TEHRAN – A team of Iranian archaeologists have found what they say is an early cultural exchange between a northwestern Iranian site, Anatolia, Caucasus, and Mesopotamia during the Copper, New Stone ages.

Copper reserves rise 500m tons in Sistan-Baluchestan Province

TEHRAN- Recent mining explorations in Iran’s southeastern Sistan-Baluchestan Province have resulted in the discovery of 500 million tons of copper reserves in the province, according to a provincial official.

Prehistoric city offers clues on ancient settlement in northwest Iran

Three millennia-old sites discovered in southeast Iran

TEHRAN – Three millennia-old have been discovered on the outskirts of the UNESCO-registered Burnt City, which is situated in Sistan-Baluchestan province, southeast Iran.

Production of copper cathode up 5%

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran has risen five percent during the first five months of the current Iranian calendar year (March 20-August 21), from the same period of time in the previous year, IRNA reported.

Estimated copper reserves climb 528m tons

TEHRAN – Managing director of the National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) said on Saturday that the capacity of the country’s copper reserves has increased by 528 million tons, IRIB reported.

Monthly copper concentrate output rises 2%

TEHRAN- Production of copper concentrate in Iran has risen two percent in the past Iranian calendar month Ordibehesht (April 20-May 20) compared to the same month in the past year, IRNA reported.

Commodities worth $738m traded at IME in a week

TEHRAN- During weekdays ended on November 14, while 713,476 tons of commodities worth over $738 million were traded at Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME), the trading volume and value experienced a growth of 19 percent and 18 percent, respectively.

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.

Projects underway to boost annual cooper concentrate output by 450,000 tons

TEHRAN- Projects have been already started for increasing the country’s annual production of copper concentrate by 450,000 tons, IRIB quoted Ardeshir Sa’d-Mohammadi, the managing director of Iran’s National Copper Company, as saying.

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).

Over 208m tons of commodities worth $214m traded in IME in a week

TEHRAN- During weekdays ending up to December 6, approximately, 208,424 million tons (MT) of commodities worth over $214 million were traded in Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME).

Copper cathode production up 70% in H1

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode in Iran during the first half of the current Iranian calendar year (March 21-September 22) rose 70 percent compared to the first half of the past year, IRIB reported on Tuesday citing the data released by the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

Copper cathode, anode production boost above 60% in 4 months on year

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode and anode in Iran rose 62 percent and 65 percent, respectively, in the first four months of the present Iranian calendar year (March 21- July 22, 2018), in comparison with the same time span in the preceding year, IRIB reported.

Copper cathode, anode output increase above 50% in spring

TEHRAN- Production of copper cathode and anode in Iran rose 50 percent and 56 percent respectively in spring (March 21- June 22, 2018), in comparison with the same season in the preceding year, IRNA reported.