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Commemorative photo of the ministers and deputy ministers of the countries participating in the 27th China Mining Conference 2025
Dr. Samiei Nejad, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade and IMIDRO’s Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors, at this global event held at the level of ministers and deputy ministers, outlined strategies for developing Iran’s mine and mining industries cooperation with various countries, including China.
Global steel production in September decreased by 1.6% y/y
Steel production in 70 producing countries amounted to 141.8 million tons in the month Global steel production in September 2025 decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 to 141.8 million tons. The figure decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous month. This is evidenced by the global ranking of steel-producing countries…
The 2025 Steel Symposium reached the 27th station
The 27th Iranian Steel Symposium will be held from 28 to 30 October 2025 on Kish Island focusing on the theme “The Role of Industrial Revolution 4 and 5 and AI in the Green Steel’s production”. This symposium is one of the most important scientific and industrial events in the country in the field…
Commencement of the second phase of erecting the structure and furnace components in the Bijar sponge iron project
With the deployment of a 480-ton crane at the Bijar’s sponge iron project site, the second phase of installing the structure and the furnace for this major project has begun. According to a report by the Public Relations of the National Steel Company of Iran (NISCO), quoting the Public Relations of Kurdistan Steel Company,…
Samiei Nejad presented: Iran-China win-win cooperation in the mine and mining industries / presenting new investment models to develop strategic cooperation
Mohammad Masoud Samiei Nejad, Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, and IMIDRO’s Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors, while highlighting Iran’s mining potentials in strategic reserves as well as in technical and engineering fields, called for improving the two countries’ mutual capabilities toward win‑win relations. According to NISCO’s public Relations quoting IMIDRO’s…
India increased steel exports by 24% m/m in September
In April-September, volumes amounted to 4.43 million tons ; Compared to September 2024, these volumes have almost doubled. In particular, exports of flat carbon steel products in September increased by 24% compared to the previous month to 0.86 million tons, with hot-rolled coils accounting for almost half of the volume – 0.41 million tons…
Global steel demand will grow by 1.3% y/y in 2026
Global demand for steel in 2025 will remain at 1.75 billion tons, which is practically the same as in 2024. However, in 2026, growth of 1.3% y/y is expected, to 1.773 billion tons. These forecasts were announced by the World Steel Association (WorldSteel). Alfonso Hidalgo de Calcerrada, chairman of the WorldSteel Economic Committee and…
Steel production in 70 producing countries amounted to 141.8 million tons in the month
Global steel production in September 2025 decreased by 1.6% compared to the same month in 2024 to 141.8 million tons. The figure decreased by 2.4% compared to the previous month. This is evidenced by the global ranking of steel-producing countries (70) by the World Steel Association. Total steel production in the CIS+Ukraine decreased by…
Moscow suggests $1.91bn blast furnace option using local ore and $1.05bn electric arc furnace model based on imported scrap
The Russian government has proposed two options for the revival of Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM), offering one model based on the traditional blast furnace technology costing $1.91 billion and another using Electric Arc Furnace (EAF) technology at a cost of $1.05 billion, BR reported, citing officials familiar with the matter. According to the officials,…
IMIDRO’s Chairman of the Executive Boards of Directors Visited Gol Gohar-Shiraz Railway Project/ Samiei Nejad Emphasizes IMIDRO’s Support for Launching the Project
IMIDRO’s Chairman of the Executive Boards of Directors visited the construction site of the Gol Gohar-Shiraz railway project. This project is considered as one of the important and strategic plans in the development of the country’s mineral transportation chain. According to public relations of NISCO quoting IMIDRO’s public relations, Mohammad Masoud Samiei Nejad, while…
