The first rank of mineral diversity in the country is still from Yazd province

The first rank of mineral diversity in the country is still from Yazd province
  • 2021-05-12
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Head of Yazd Province Industry Organization: For many years, Yazd has been ranked first in the field of mineral diversity, and this rank is still from that province of Yazd, despite the expansion of explorations in other provinces.

According to the International Iranian Stone Exhibition, Mohammad Reza Alamdar Yazdi stated: Yazd province is currently ranked first in the country in terms of mineral diversity and this province can be compared to a collection of minerals in this regard.

He added: "Despite the unfavorable climatic and biological conditions, Yazd has huge mineral reserves, so that now, despite the iron ore mines of Choghart, Chadormelo and… it is one of the largest iron ore mines in the country."

Alamdarizadi reminded: At present, more than 43 types of minerals in three metal groups of industrial soils, decorative stones and facades and construction materials are extracted in 641 mines with exploitation licenses.

He stated that Yazd is also ranked second in the country in terms of extraction and employment, adding that the extraction capacity of these mines is more than 69 million tons per year and these mines have created nominal employment for 12,350 people in the province. Is.

The head of the Industry, Mining and Trade Organization of Yazd Province, referring to the good employment of mines in Yazd Province, said: "These mines have been able to solve some of the social problems, while some mines have been able to fulfill some of their needs and shortcomings by fulfilling their social responsibilities." Resolve your location.