Forecasts show an annual growth of about 5% for metal mines by 2034, Iran, as the “Mineral Paradise of West Asia,” faces the major challenge of energy imbalance.

The main question is how can the country benefit from this great opportunity and what share it can claim from the global value chain of the metal mining market.

This issue has gained added importance with the goal of 13% growth in the mining sector in the Seventh Development Plan.

Iran’s mine and mining industries chain, with a 30% share in the value added of industry, holds the position of the country’s industrial engine, plays a role today  beyond just as an economic sector.