Steel

Iran registers significant steel output increase

TEHRAN, Jun. 13 (MNA) – Iran's crude steel output registered significant rise in the first four months of 2018, according to the latest data released by the World Steel Association.

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Iran’s economy has grown immune to US sanctions

TEHRAN, May 23 (MNA) – Iran’s Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari said Wed. that the new US sanctions will not seriously affect Iran’s economy as it has grown immune to it.

Iran’s steel output rises by 47% in 2018: WSA

TEHRAN, May 09 (MNA) – In its latest report, World steel Association (WSA) put Iran’s steel production volume in the first three months of the current year in 2018 at 47 percent growth.

Iran’s steel production exceeds average global rate

TEHRAN, May 05 (MNA) – Iranian Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari said on Saturday that the volume of Iran’s steel production has increased 47% since the start of 2018 compared to the same period last year.

Iran's steel exports grows 9 times since 2013

TEHRAN, Apr. 25 (MNA) – Mehdi Karbasian, Iranian Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade, said on Wednesday in London that the volume of Iran’s steel export has increased 9 times  in 2017 vis-à-vis the volume in 2013.

Worldsteel says Iran ranks 13th in steel production in world

TEHRAN, Mar. 21 (MNA) – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) estimates show that Iran is the 13th country of the world in steel production out of the 66 countries producing the alloy.

Steel output tops 21mn tons in Iran: ISPA Chief

TEHRAN, Mar. 03 (MNA) – Chairman of Iranian Steel Producers’ Association (ISPA) Mahmoud Eslamian said that steel production volume in the current Iranian calendar year in 1396 (to end March 20, 2018) will exceed 21 million tons.

Minister of Industry:

Iran world’s first DRI producer

TEHRAN, Feb. 04 (MNA) – Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Mohammad Shariatmadari said that Islamic Republic of Iran is the first producer of Direct Reduction Iron (DRI) in the world.

Two industrial plants opened in Yazd

TEHRAN, Feb. 03 (MNA) – Iranian First Vice-President Es’hagh Jahangiri opened two new industrial units on Saturday in Ardakan County of Iranian province of Yazd.

NISC CEO:

Most complete technology executed for producing DRI in country

TEHRAN, Jan. 25 (MNA) – Chief Executive of the National Iranian Steel Company (NISC) Mansour Yazdizadeh revealed the implementation of the most complete technological method for producing sponge iron (Direct Reduction Iron, DRI) and said, “accordingly, Neyriz Steel Direct Reduction Unit based in Fars Province will be inaugurated officially in coming week.”

Company indigenizes catalysts for steel, petchem industries

TEHRAN, Jan. 01 (MNA) – Iranian scientists in a knowledge-based firm managed to produce 20 kinds of catalysts that can satisfy domestic demands in steel, petrochemical, petroleum and gas industries.

Comprehensive steel project to get govt approval

TEHRAN, Dec. 31 (MNA) – Comprehensive steel project should get a nod from the government. It is likely that iron ore would be imported into the country in the next Iranian calendar year in 1397 (to start March 20, 2018).

Minister of Industry:

Steel industry infrastructures in dire need of financing for growth

TEHRAN, Dec. 25 (MNA) – Steel infrastructures of the country need €19 billion worth of financing for the development and growth.

Iran’s steel production rises by %32

TEHRAN, Dec. 20 (MNA) – The World Steel Association (worldsteel) has published the 2017 edition of World Steel in Figures, showing Iran’s steel production rose by %32 during the last 11 months.

Metallurgical exports climb by 39%

TEHRAN, Dec. 11 (MNA) – An official at Ministry of Industry, Mine and Trade said Iran had exported 5.789 million tons of metallurgical products in the first seven months of the current Iranian calendar year (began March 21).

Iranian experts indigenize iron ore direct reduction method

TEHRAN, Jul. 19 (MNA) – Design and installation of the first direct steel recovery unit and production line was indigenously carried out by Iranian experts.

Industry min. inaugurates Iran’s largest lead, zinc mine

TEHRAN, Jul. 18 (MNA) – Extraction from Iran’s largest and the world’s second largest lead and zinc reserve began today at a ceremony attended by Industry Minister Nematzadeh.

IMIDRO to complete steel supply chain

TEHRAN, Apr. 03 (MNA) – IMIDRO head said the body seeks to accomplish incomplete projects in mining sector in order to complete supply chain and prevent raw sales.

Europe fears Iran’s steel industry

TEHRAN, Feb. 23 (MNA) – European Union has long been investigating the case of dumping in Iran’s steel output and is likely to assign import tariffs on Iranian steel products.

Iran rejects steel dumping accusation

TEHRAN, Feb. 20 (MNA) – While Iran has been accused of steel dumping in global markets, IMIDRO head said the false allegation has been made by some who are worried about losing their market.

Steel giants optimistic about Iranian market

TEHRAN, Feb. 15 (MNA) – Keynote speakers at the 7th Iranian Steel Market Conference unanimously agree that, despite challenges, the Iranian market holds a prosperous future.

Iran to host 7th Steel Market Conf.

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Tehran will hold the 7th Iranian Steel Market Conference on 14-15 February, with a number of foreign companies from the US, Germany, France, UK and Russia in attendance.

Mining sector sees growth in output, exports

TEHRAN, Feb. 11 (MNA) – Deputy Iranian industry minister, while pointing to an upsurge in production and exports of mining industries, said steel chain capacity will reach 160mn tons by mid-march.

China urges US to correct unfair anti-dumping duties on steel products 

BEIJING, Feb. 04 (MNA) – China urged the United States to correct its unfair decision to impose high anti-dumping and countervailing duties on imports of Chinese stainless steel sheet and strip, according to a statement released Saturday by Chinese Ministry of Commerce (MOC).

Mineral products export hits $4.4bn in 8 months

TEHRAN, Dec. 27 (MNA) – The exports volume for Iran’s mine and mineral industry products amounted to 4.4 billion dollars in the first eight months of the current Iranian calendar year (began March 20).

Iran’s steel exports to reach 6mn tons

TEHRAN, Dec. 22 (MNA) – NISCO managing director estimated that Iran will 18 and 6 million tons of steel will be produces and exported in the present Iranian calendar year (to end March 21).

Iran, EU banking issues of mining sector fully resolved

TEHRAN, Jun. 20 (MNA) – Deputy industry minister announced that Iran’s banking issues with European countries have been fully resolved on financing Iranian mines.

IME enjoys 124% growth early April

TEHRAN, Apr. 10 (MNA) – With 185,447 MT of commodities worth over 79 million USD traded in Iran Mercantile Exchange (IME) in the first week of April, the value and volume of trading experienced a growth of 99% and 124%, respectively.