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31 Dec 2025

Resource Revision for Feldspar in Iran

Resource Revision Iran Feldspar

Revised 2024 production figures for Iran based on company and government reports, confirming the production at 3,900,000 metric tons.

2024

Reserve Revision for Feldspar in Iran

Reserve Revision Iran Feldspar

Iran's feldspar reserves were revised upward based on recent government reports, reflecting updated resource assessments.

2024

Reserve Revision for Fluorspar in Iran

Reserve Revision Iran Fluorspar

Iran’s fluorspar reserves were updated to 7,600 tons following new company and government data.

25 Jun 2020

Sanction for Aluminum in Iran

Sanction Iran Aluminum

U.S. Treasury OFAC imposed sanctions on four additional Iranian companies involved in aluminum, iron, and steel.

10 Jan 2020

Sanction for Aluminum in Iran

Sanction Iran Aluminum

U.S. Treasury OFAC designated Iranian aluminum companies for sanctions, freezing assets and prohibiting U.S. persons from doing business.

8 May 2019

Sanction for Aluminum in Iran

Sanction Iran Aluminum

The U.S. imposed sanctions on aluminum produced in Iran, restricting U.S. imports and affecting Iran’s aluminum export market.

1 Jun 2013

Processing Startup for Magnesium in Iran

Processing Startup Iran Magnesium

Iranian magnesite producer completed 5,000‑ton‑per‑year fused‑magnesia plant in first half of 2013.

1 Jan 2013

Processing Startup for Magnesium in Iran

Processing Startup Iran Magnesium

IRRPCO began construction of a fused magnesia plant in Sarbishe, slated to start production in the first half of 2013.

2013

Processing Expansion for Magnesium in Iran

Processing Expansion Iran Magnesium

Iran's leading magnesia producer announced completion of 5,000 tpa fused magnesia plant by early 2013.

1 Oct 2009

Processing Startup for Aluminum in Iran

Processing Startup Iran Aluminum

IMIDRO opened the 147,000‑t/yr Hormzal smelter in Bandar Abbas in October 2009.

22 Nov 2006

Discovery for Iodine in Iran

Discovery Iran Iodine

Iran's Ministry of Industries and Mines reported new iodine reserves discovered in Golestan province, indicating potential future production growth.

2005

Ownership Change for Lead in Iran

Ownership Change Iran Lead

Lundin Mining Corp. acquired a 19.9% stake in Iran's Union Resources Ltd in 2005, aiming to fund a bankable feasibility study for the Mehdiabad mine.

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