IMIDRO
سازمان توسعه و نوسازی معادن و صنایع معدنی ایران
Mining/industry development organization
🚫 Sanctions record
IMIDRO (Mining/industry development organization) is designated on the US Treasury's OFAC Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list under the IRAN program. Artesh has recorded 10 mentions in news coverage, most recently on October 31, 2026.
- Listed name
- IRANIAN MINES AND MINING INDUSTRIES DEVELOPMENT AND RENOVATION ORGANIZATION
- Programs
- IRAN
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📰 Recent Mentions
View Timeline →Holding of the Policy Council Meeting for the 19th National Exhibition of Mining, Mineral Industries, and Metallurgy at IMIDRO
A meeting was held to discuss the organization of the 19th National Exhibition of Mining, Mineral Industries, and Metallurgy in Mashhad, attended by members of…
Mines Required to Recycle Water and Reduce Energy Consumption/Sustainable Mining is a Condition for Continued Production
The head of IMIDRO has highlighted the need for water-efficient technologies and energy optimization in mining due to climatic constraints in Iran. He argues that…
270 Mining Exploration Licenses Ready for Call and Private Sector Participation
IMIDRO has completed the transfer process for mining areas, allowing government participation in exploration licenses. Currently, 30 investment packages with around 270 licenses are available…
Test of Transferring Exploration to the Private Sector
The Iranian government is preparing to transfer 180 exploration licenses to the private sector to encourage investment in mining. This move aims to address the…
Joint Step by Yazd Advanced Materials Research Institute and IMIDRO for Localization of 'Fast Iron' Technology in Iran
The Yazd Advanced Ceramic Materials Research Institute is collaborating with IMIDRO and the National Iranian Steel Company to localize Fast Iron Technology in Iran. This…
The Energy Limitation Domino Effect in Mines
Iran is facing a significant energy imbalance that is impacting steel production and mining operations. The Ministry of Industry is responding with a new management…
IMIDRO's Readiness to Transfer Some Exploration Areas to the Private Sector
IMIDRO is prepared to hand over certain exploration areas to private companies. This initiative is aimed at enhancing exploration efforts in Iran's mining sector. It…
Mining in the Vision of Martyr Leader: Emphasizing the Shift from Oil to Mining
The head of IMIDRO emphasized the importance of mining in Iran's resistance economy, highlighting the need to replace oil with mining resources. This shift is…
IMIDRO Prioritizes Exploration Standards and Private Sector Engagement in Iran's Mining Sector
The head of IMIDRO highlighted the need for reform in Iran's mineral exploration policies, focusing on national standards, private sector involvement, foreign investment, and specialized…
Announcement from the Governor's Office: The Governor of Tehran Receives a Monthly Salary of 17 Million Tomans
The Tehran Governor's Office announced that Hossein Hashemi receives a monthly salary of 17 million tomans, countering claims of a 65 million toman salary. This…