Iran Records 21% Growth in Lead, Zinc Extraction

EghtesadOnline: Major lead and zinc producers extracted 938,503 tons of ore during the ten months to January 20 -- up 21% compared to last year’s similar period, the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization said in a report.

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16 February 2019

Angouran Lead and Zinc Complex, located in Zanjan Province, accounted for 881,724 tons and the Nakhlak Lead and Zinc Plant, located in Isfahan Province, produced 56,779 tons to register 18% and 71% year-on-year growth  respectively.

The two companies extracted an aggregate 928,932 tons of ore in the last fiscal year (March 2017-18).

Lead and zinc extraction during the month to Jan. 20 reached 54,025 tons, down 15% compared with the same month last year. Angouran's output was 47,365 tons, down 20% YOY. Nakhlak extracted 6,660 tons, up 34% YOY, according to Financial Tribune.