Other Mineral
With regards to mining reserves, Iran is part of the top 10 countries worldwide and the number one country in the Middle East. According to multiple reports, Iran has around 7% of the world’s resources that is situated in 12 main mines (which constitute some of the most important mines in the world). Currently 6000 mines containing 60 different minerals and substances have been identified in Iran. The country holds 8% of the zinc and 3% of the world’s total lead reserves as well as around 30 million tons of identified copper reserves.
Iran is the fourth largest producer of decorative stones. It is also has one of the world’s largest uranium, coal and iron reserves. It has been estimated that Iran has mining resources for extraction for the next 100 years. According to world statistics, Iran’s role in exporting mining resources in the world market is minimal. In 2017, the country extracted more than 400 tons of mining resources, which is less than 0.4% of the extraction allocated reserves. According to world standards, 1% should be extracted.
