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President’s special satisfaction and appreciation for Atabak / The Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade was named a “Supporter” and “Selected Organization” of the government
The President presented the “Selected Organization” plaque to the Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and stated: May you continue successfully and proudly on the path of selfless service to the people and the honor and glory of dear Islamic Iran. Pezeshkian addressed Atabak: I honor your high resolve and sincere efforts and those…
The future of Iran’s mining lies deep underground
Simiei-Nejad at the 4th SteelPrice Conference stated: The question today is no longer whether we should move toward deep exploration; the main issue is with what technology, economic model, and strategy this move should be carried out. Mohammad Masoud Simiei-Nejad, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and head of IMIDRO, at the 4th…
Samiei-nejad emphasized: Accelerating the completion of Kashan Special Economic Zone infrastructure and establishing customs
IMIDRO’s Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors emphasized the necessity of accelerating the completion of the first phase of Kashan Special Economic Zone’s infrastructure, listing the establishment of customs and attracting investment as the main priorities for this zone. He stressed the importance of securing the necessary financial resources and expediting executive and…
Vale and ABB are expanding the use of AI at their iron ore operations in Brazil
Brazilian mining company Vale and Swiss technology group ABB have signed a strategic partnership agreement to accelerate digital transformation, according to Mining.com. The project involves the large-scale implementation of automation systems, artificial intelligence (AI), electrification and integrated IT/OT solutions at iron ore processing plants in Brazil. The main aim of the collaboration is to…
Top 5 Molybdenum Producers by Country
China is the world’s top molybdenum miner by far, but its not the only top producer of the critical mineral. Explore the top five countries here, including their molybdenum mines and reserves. Global production of molybdenum is important to watch due to the metal’s role in steel production, renewable energy technology and the defense…
Pezeshkian pledges full support for domestic solar panel producers
President Masoud Pezeshkian has pledged full support for investors and domestic manufacturers of solar panels, saying there will be no restrictions on backing investment in the sector.(Quoting IRNA) Pezeshkian made the remarks on Tuesday during a ceremony to inaugurate two solar power plants with a combined capacity of 95 megawatts in Tehran Province. Thanking…
283 Industrial and Mining Projects to Be Inaugurated During Government Week
The spokesperson for the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade announced the inauguration of 283 industrial and mining projects simultaneously with Government Week in various provinces across the country.(Quoting IRNA) According to the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade’s information portal, Ezzatollah Zareii regarding the details of these projects, noted: “Out…
Rio Tinto celebrates 60 years in Western Australia
Rio Tinto is today celebrating 60 years in Western Australia, marking the anniversary of the first shipment of iron ore from Dampier to Japan. The shipment departed on 22 August 1966 aboard the ship Houn Maru, following a landmark agreement with Japanese steel mills to buy 65.5 million tonnes of iron ore…
Iran to launch 37 mining projects worth $1.4 billion
Iran will inaugurate 37 industrial, mining and infrastructure projects across 11 provinces during Government Week, the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) announced.(Quoting IRNA) The projects are valued at $1.4 billion and are expected to expand production capacity while creating more than 2,000 direct jobs, IMIDRO President Mohammad Masoud Samiei-Nejad…
The Nature of Joint Iran-China Investments in Mine and Mining Industries
The care-taker deputy of IMIDRO’s Planning and Empowerment Department, outlining the areas of cooperation between Iran and China in the mine and mining industries sector, announced the pursuit of investment projects with economic returns and a commercial approach, the development of alloy and advanced industries, financing large projects, and utilizing China’s new technologies in…