Monday, 08 September 2025
08:40
Aghajanlou announced: development plan for cooperation between IMIDRO and Indian investors / Indians ready to supply mining equipment needed by Iran
IMIDRO's Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors, referring to the $14 billion exports of the mine and mining industries sector, declared: Iran’s mine and mining industries are ready to attract foreign investors, and there are many opportunities for further development in mining cooperation between Iran and India.
According to IMIDRO’s public relations, Mohammad Aghajanlou, in a meeting with Indian investors, added:" IMIDRO will call for tenders regarding 300 exploration licenses, and qualified companies can take control of the mines, in this aspect."
He stated: This organization will transfer these mines through auctions in accordance with the law, and investors can construct processing plants alongside these mines.
The Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, referring to IMIDRO’s capacities on the southern coasts of the country, stated:" The special economic zones affiliated to IMIDRO in the south have good capacities for production, export, and benefiting from advantages compared to the mainland."
Aghajanlou also cited investment in the mine and mining industries sector in developing the Halegan and Shahini gas fields as another capacity in supplying energy for mining investors.
IMIDRO's Chairman of the Executive Board of Directors described Iran/India cooperation in the alumina and coal sectors as other capacities for cooperation between the two countries.
Investment capacity for building an alumina factory and a solar power plant
In the following, IMIDRO’s Director of Investment & Economic Affairs announced: "The Indian side can invest in Iran’s industrial projects, in case of inclination and added:" In this regard, projects such as seamless pipe production, the construction of an alumina and a solar power plant could be areas for Indian investment.
Cooperation in copper and coal fields
In the continuation of this meeting, the Indian investor, emphasizing the development of joint mining cooperation between the two countries, spoke about India’s capacities in copper and coal fields.
Kasra added:" India has suitable conditions regarding technology and equipment in the copper and coal value chains, which can serve as a basis for expanding the cooperation."
He noted:" We are ready to supply the equipment required by Iran's mine and mining industries, and to receive goods in return."
