EghtesadOnline: The share of iron products in Iran’s total non-oil exports increased noticeably, says the spokesman of the Islamic Republic of Iran Customs Administration.

EghtesadOnline: Policymakers and experts discussed a wide range of issues about Iran's steel market and its future during the inaugural ceremony of the 11th Iranian Steel and Iron Ore Market Conference and Expo, organized by Donya-e-Eqtesad Media Group, the parent company of Financial Tribune.

EghtesadOnline: Close to 12.86 million tons of direct reduced iron were produced in Iran during the first five months of the current fiscal year (March 20-Aug. 21) to register an 8% rise compared with last year’s similar period.

EghtesadOnline: More than 10.58 million tons of direct reduced iron were produced in Iran during the first four months of the current fiscal year (March 20-July 21) to register an 11% rise compared with last year’s similar period.

EghtesadOnline: Iran has been reducing the export of iron ore in the past few years in line with plans to curb the export of unprocessed minerals and encourage the mining industry to create added value, Deputy Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Dariush Esmaeili said.

EghtesadOnline: A total of 3.8 million tons of iron ore concentrates were produced in Iran during the month to April 19 to register a 5% decline compared with the corresponding month of the year before.

EghtesadOnline: Fresh US sanctions against Iranian steel exports are likely to have little impact because pricing remains attractive to Asian buyers, Iran-based sources told S&P Global Platts.

EghtesadOnline: A total of 15 million tons of iron ore concentrate were produced in Iran during the first four months of the current fiscal year (March 21-July 22) to register a 22% growth compared with last year’s corresponding period.