According to the International Iranian Stone Exhibition, Vajihollah Jafari on Friday at a meeting of the Khorasan Razavi Mines Council held in Mashhad added: "The purpose of handing over inactive mines is to activate stagnant mines, and in this regard, a project entitled" Rehabilitation of small mines "was designed. Khorasan Razavi was very active in it.

He added: "A package should be defined to activate valuable mines, such as metal mines, which can attract good investment and processing, which have an exploration program and a certificate of discovery, and its transfer is subject to the qualification of the individual and his ability to invest." And mineral processing.

Referring to the wear and tear of mining machinery and the problem of supplying them, the Chairman of Imidro CEO said: "Previously, the registration of orders for importing mining machinery was stopped for some reasons, but now the problem has been solved and the value of importing these machines from export companies is clear." The goods are done and a group is trying to import these machines.

Jafari added: Imidro in cooperation with the Trade Development Organization is developing the processing of gemstones in the whole country. Khorasan Razavi is one of the most active provinces in this field and the Mashhad mine is one of the important mines that can be included in the gemstone design. Implemented the operational plan to create added value, provide currency and process it.

He added: Imidro, while announcing its readiness for the optimal operation of the Mashhad Mine, can, if necessary, introduce a strong consulting company in this field to help train, market and sell this mineral product.

Regarding the definition of geotourism plan for Khorasan Razavi salt mine, the CEO of Imidro Board said: The implementation of geotourism plan for this mine should not hinder the activity of the investor in the mining field, but a technical and appropriate appendix should be defined in coordination with the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage and Environmental Protection. And the investor, in addition to mining activities, should also carry out a specific annex to the geotourism plan.

Referring to the existence of 3.2 billion tons of iron ore reserves in the country, Jafari added: 20 million tons of pelletizing project and 20 million tons of iron ore concentrate project have been defined in Khaf city of Khorasan Razavi province, which is being implemented.

He added: From the deposits of large companies in banks, facilities are given to investors in the mining field, one of which is the Bank of Industry and Mines, which provides facilities up to three thousand billion tomans, and Khorasan Razavi can use this opportunity. .

The Chairman of the Executive Board of Imidro said: The Industry, Mining and Trade Organization has concluded a contract with a person who has the necessary qualifications for investment and processing of the mine, and this contract will be approved by the Mines Council to transfer the mine to him and provide the necessary investment and employment. To be done in it.

The governor of Khorasan Razavi also said in this meeting: The Organization for Development and Renovation of Mines and Mining Industries of Iran (Imidro) announced its readiness for the cost of transmission and distribution of electricity in the area of ​​Bardaskan copper mine.

Mohammad Sadegh Motamedian added: In total, 100 billion Tomans is needed to create a transmission substation and electricity distribution network in the "Anabed" area of ​​Bardaskan. It has been suggested that 50 billion Tomans of the cost of building a 132 kV substation and transmission line to Anabod be left behind. Khorasan Regional Electricity Company.

The head of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization of Khorasan Razavi also said in this meeting: According to Article 43 of the Sixth Economic, Cultural and Social Development Plan Law, the first meeting of the Provincial Mines Council was held on January 10, 2017 and 12 meetings of this council have been held so far. And has 125 resolutions to solve the province's mining problems.

Mohammad Reza Mesforosh added: considering the follow-ups done so far, 6 mineral zones of Khorasan Razavi have been assigned and 74 mineral targets have been introduced for the exploration of metallic minerals including gold, copper and iron ore, of which 2 mineral zones of the province in the quarter Assignments will be assigned early next year.

He added: "According to the strategy of the mining sector and the appropriate results of zoning in Khorasan Razavi and obtaining the appropriate result for underground exploration, a letter signed by the governor with the Minister of Industry and Mines to introduce new zones for mineral exploration has been determined." Rare earth elements, gems, iron ore and other items to be done.

The head of the Khorasan Razavi Industry, Mining and Trade Organization mentioned one of the main problems of Khorasan Razavi mines as the lack and wear and tear of mining machinery: in this regard, a correspondence was made with the Minister of Industry and Mines signed by the governor and the need to supply hand machinery Second, the province's mines and the introduction of exploiters as well as the delegation of authority to the province has been considered.

Mesforosh added: in order to transfer stagnant and inactive mines in the auction, an agreement was reached between the Industry and Mining Organization and the General Department of Natural Resources and Watershed Management of Khorasan Razavi and mining licenses were auctioned in the organization which had 180 licenses and mining exploration certificates. In the organization's auction, which had 160 certificates, it was put up for public auction on February 14 of this year.

He continued: Seven granite quarries and one all-purpose mine in the south of Mashhad have a valid exploitation license, which is more than four thousand years old and is one of the capacities of Mashhad handicrafts, and seven granite mines are active in the south of Mashhad. It supplies about 80 stone-cutting factories in the city and these factories export to about 15 countries.

The head of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization of Khorasan Razavi said: "These mines are located in the green belt of Mashhad and due to the opposition of the General Directorate of Roads and Urban Development and the General Directorate of Environmental Protection, it is not possible to extend these licenses according to the prosecutor's order. Other activities of these mines are vital for the province, so it is suggested that the license of these mines be extended in compliance with environmental regulations.

Mesforosh added: "In August of this year, one of the granite mines, which was the main supplier of stone cutting factories in Khorasan Razavi province, was closed due to the expiration of the license and non-renewal of the license. Also, some government institutions such as the Municipal Cooperation Organization and the Housing Foundation have announced their readiness." They have to use the tailings of these mines, which are the main problem of the mines in the south of Mashhad and are in the hands of the government, in the field of production of products used in urban planning and construction.

He continued: with the investigations carried out by Hesar Yazdan salt mine in the area of ​​Hesar Yazdan village, Kadkan section of Torbat Heydariyeh, due to inactivity, the mining operator should be disqualified and considering that this mine has the potential for tourism, it can be It is at the disposal of the General Directorate of Cultural Heritage, Handicrafts and Tourism in order to create a geotourism project.

The head of Khorasan Razavi Industry, Mining and Trade Organization said: According to Article 50 of the Executive Regulations of the Mining Law, Khorasan Razavi municipalities do not need to register the area and perform the usual procedures of the Mining Law if they need construction materials to implement government and urban projects. Obtaining a partial harvest permit, obtaining the necessary inquiries, and paying government fees can meet the needs of their building materials.

* IRNA