Iran’s mining and metals industry is one of the key pillars of the country’s non-oil economy, benefiting from abundant mineral reserves and strong technical capabilities. It plays a crucial role in domestic production, exports, and industrial development.

Iran possesses extensive reserves of both metallic and non-metallic minerals, including iron ore, copper, zinc, aluminum, lead, chromite, manganese, and gold. The adoption of modern technologies in extraction, processing, smelting, and casting has improved production efficiency and product quality.

The mining and metals sector contributes significantly to GDP, job creation—especially in underdeveloped regions—and the value chain of downstream industries such as steel, copper, and aluminum. It also plays a vital role in diversifying the economy and reducing reliance on oil revenues.

Iran is a major regional producer and exporter of mineral and metal products. The country exports concentrates, metal ingots, steel products, copper cathodes, aluminum, iron ore, and other mining outputs to markets in Asia, Europe, and neighboring regions.

Iran’s competitive advantages include rich mineral resources, skilled labor, low-cost energy, and a strategic geographic location for international trade. Enhancing infrastructure, modernizing equipment, and attracting domestic and foreign investment can further strengthen Iran’s position in the global mining and metals market.