Iran discovers antimony reserves after 10 years of exploration

Iran discovers antimony reserve after 10 years of exploration

Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) says it has found antimony, a rare metalloid with major technological and military uses, in several locations in Iran. According to the report, the company had spent 10 years on exploration projects in eight locations across Iran to discover some 7,000 metric tons (mt) of antimony reserves, Press TV reported.

Iran discovers antimony reserves after 10 years of exploration

The antimony reserves discovered in Iran contain some 7,000 mt of the metalloid.

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Iran discovers antimony, boosting economic, defense potentials

TEHRAN, Iran (MNTV) – Iran has uncovered substantial reserves of antimony, a critical semi-metal, in its southeastern region.  The discovery, totaling 7,000 tons, positions Iran as a potential key player in the global antimony market, according to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).   Antimony, known chemically as stibium (Sb), is […]

Large reserves of rare semimetal discovered in Iran

A significant geological discovery has been made in Iran – impressive deposits of antimony, a valuable semimetal with a wide range of applications in modern industry, have been found. According to the Iranian organization for mine development and modernization, this strategic resource is used in the medical sector, electronics industry, production of fire-resistant materials, and many other fields. Information about the discovery was distributed…

Iran Discovers Significant Antimony Reserves, Boosting Global Supply and Mining Sector

Iran discovers 7,000 metric tons of antimony, boosting global supply and supporting its mining sector expansion.