The Deputy for Mines and Mineral Industries of the Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade, referring to the status of extraction, productivity, and production of mineral industries an exclusive interview with the IRNA economic reporter, stated: During the attack by the sinister Zionist regime, none of the units in the mine and mining industries sector was shut down, and the mines while considering standards & safety protocols, remained active on the production front.

‎ He added: With special measures taken by the Ministry of Industry, Mines, and Trade, specialized working groups were formed, and monitoring of mine  and mining industries units was seriously conducted during the 12-day imposed war.