According to the International Iranian Stone Exhibition, the efforts of officials to boost employment in the field of mines in recent years have led to four-zone capacity measurement studies with an area of ​​five thousand square kilometers in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad provinces, which according to the area of ​​16 thousand square kilometers It is very impressive.

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad in southwestern Iran are among the Zagros Basin and mines in the non-metallic sedimentary basin. Although this province is not one of the richest areas in the country in terms of mines, but good potential for creating new job opportunities in this area. has it.

According to the latest data from the Statistics Center of Iran, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Provinces had the fifth highest unemployment rate in the country this summer with 12.6 percent. The flourishing of mining capacities has an important role in economic development and job creation in this region. .

The fourth nitrate mine in the world is located in Dishmuk section of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad and in this regard, Iran is among the countries with this strategic mineral and celestine, bauxite, gypsum, cement raw materials and raw materials of bricks and construction materials are among these mines. Is a province.

According to available statistics, the most mines in the province are located in Boyer-Ahmad city with 22 cases and the most active mines are located in Gachsaran city with 12 cases.

Due to its ability to produce export products with the possibility of added value and diversity and dispersion of mineral resources, Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad can contribute to economic growth and development programs, especially in deprived areas.

Non-renewability, Anfal mineral resources, the importance of currency and helping to develop non-oil exports, the capacity to meet the needs of a large part of domestic industries in the national economy and the country's development are some of the benefits of mining productivity.

Iran is one of the richest countries in the field with more than 68 types of non-oil minerals with reserves of about 43 billion tons, and according to available statistics, now 97% of the country's mines are owned by the private sector and 3% by the public sector.

Economic experts and activists in the field of mining believe that the attention of more decision makers in the field of economics to this sector and its development can increase national revenues and reduce dependence on oil revenues.

Development of the province's mines according to statistics

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Industries and Mines of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization, says: 123 mining exploration and exploitation licenses have been issued in the province since 2013.

Dara Faramarzi stated: Since 1392, 35 exploration licenses and 51 exploitation licenses have been issued in Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad.

He stated: During this period, five exploration zones with an area of ​​approximately 12,000 square kilometers (more than 75% of the area of ​​the province), to conduct exploration and mineral exploration operations in the province to the Kosar Economic Organization, Imidro, Geological Survey and the company Iran's mineral production has been ceded.

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Industries and Mines of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization, emphasized: "Four-zone studies with an area of ​​about five thousand square kilometers have been completed and potential areas have been identified and promising areas for issuing exploration licenses and starting additional exploration operations in Mine cadastre system are registered.

He added: the remaining seven thousand square kilometers will be assigned by the end of this year.

He expressed his hope: by assigning exploration zones to Imidro and the Geological Survey this year and exploring more than ten thousand square kilometers of the province, we will see an effective leap in identifying the province's mineral potentials and continuing to complete exploration and exploitation operations. Mines and the creation of mining industries.

Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad, Deputy Minister of Industries and Mines of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization, emphasized: Since the beginning of 1392, about 38 billion Rials of government mines have been received from holders of mining licenses and mineral extraction licenses.

He continued: "This credit will be spent on creating the infrastructure needed by the mines, including communication roads and electricity supply."

Provincial mining capacities

He stated: At present, 9 exploration licenses and 37 discovery certificates have been issued with a definite reserve of 265 million tons in the field of construction materials, bauxite, marl, marble, carcass stone and others in the province, which will be completed if the exploration operation is completed. And provide the required documents can obtain a mine exploitation license.

Faramarzi stated: "Currently, 76 mining licenses with an investment of 839 billion rials, employment of 811 people, a definite reserve of 1,600 million tons and a nominal annual extraction of 5,548,000 tons, in the field of extraction of construction materials, cement raw materials," Bauxite, celestine, phosphate are valid in the province, of which 41 are active butterflies with a nominal extraction capacity of 3.5 million tons are extracting minerals.

He stated: The definitive reserves of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad active mines are 1,429 million tons, which with an investment of 175 billion rials and employment of 433 people in the field of extracting construction materials and raw materials of cement, bauxite, celestine and brick raw materials.

Increasing the government salary of the mines

Deputy Minister of Industries and Mines of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Province Industry Organization added: From the beginning of this year to the end of December, more than 9 billion and 900 million Rials of government salaries have been received from miners and holders of temporary mineral extraction licenses, compared to the same period last year. It has grown by more than 72%.

He added: "According to the existing exploitation license data, the definitive reserve mines of the province's mines have grown by 5.26 percent, nominal extraction capacity by 5.37 percent, employment by 10 percent and their investment by 107 percent compared to the same period last year."

Faramarzi reminded: This year, a total of 28 mining licenses (exploration license, discovery certificate, exploitation license and extraction license) have been issued in the province and the issuance of 15 more licenses is under final review.

The head of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad Industry, Mining and Trade Organization said: 17 mineral units of this province were introduced to the Mining Activities Investment Insurance Fund for development.

Salar Hosseinpour stated: This year, 7,000 square kilometers of Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad areas with the focus on the Dena exploration zone were presented to Imidro and the Minerals Production Company with the aim of finding potential and studying.

He added: Kohgiluyeh and Boyer-Ahmad rich mines include cement, marble, lime, gypsum, carcass stone, marl, sand, sand, phosphate, bauxite and celestine.

Hosseinpour stated: Proper exploitation of these mines, in addition to creating jobs, will lead to an increase in the province's exports and economic development.

* IRNA