East Azerbaijan ranks first in the country with 8.5 billion tons of mineral reserves
Head of East Azerbaijan Industry, Mining and Trade Organization: This province ranks first in the country with 8.5 billion tons of mineral reserves and having the largest mines in terms of reserves.
According to the International Iranian Stone Exhibition, Habib Aminzadeh stated that out of 57 known minerals in the country, there are 31 minerals in this province, adding: Among the mineral advantages of the province, there are 13 copper mines, eight major gold mines, seven mines Iron and three nepheline mines in Sarab, Kalibar and Azarshahr.
He stated: At present, there are 735 known mines in the province, of which 400 mines are active and direct employment has been created for 12 thousand 612 people in the mining industry, which in the field of employment, this province is in the second place in the country. contract.
The head of the East Azerbaijan Industry, Mining and Trade Organization said that all mining units have been activated in the province after the revolution, adding that one of the main programs of the organization last year was to reach the position of the third car hub of the country. It was achieved with the measures taken by these programs.
Aminzadeh, referring to the Supreme Leader of the Revolution's order to "mine instead of oil" continued: "In this regard, the processing of mining units is the first priority of this organization."
He stated that it has been decided to invest up to 20,000 billion Tomans for Sungun Varzeqan copper in the next 2 years, reminded: Sungun copper smelting and refining phases are underway, the third concentration phase has been launched and its supplementary phases are underway. Is.
The head of the East Azerbaijan Industry, Mining and Trade Organization said: "Lack of coordination between government agencies in the province causes some problems for the activities of mining units, but according to the East Azarbaijan governor's emphasis that" no mining unit is closed due to the environment and "No mining unit has the right to ignore the environment." Mining activities in the province continue according to standards and observance.
Aminzadeh added: "Currently, the activities of Mes Sungun are continuing and the contract for the beginning of the executive phases of the Sarab Nephlin Sunni Sarab has been concluded, and its activity will begin after the exchange rate is determined."
Referring to the activity of Andrian mine, he reminded: "Currently, the extraction process is being carried out based on the supervision of this organization, and its processing should be done according to the necessary standards."
* IRNA
