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Mohammadreza Bahraman, on the sidelines of the opening ceremony of the 22nd International Exhibition of Mining, Mineral Industries, Machinery and Mining Equipment, Road Construction, and Related Industries (Iran Canmine 2026), in an interview with the news platform “Madan Nameh“, pointed to the country’s mining capacities and stated: Our outlook towards the future is positive, and we believe Iran has a promising future in the mining sector.
He added: Mineral materials are not created by humans and we can never artificially produce such blessings ourselves. These resources are divine gifts bestowed upon this land, and we must make the best use of this capacity.
Regarding the approach of the Iran Mining House at this year’s exhibition, Bahraman said: We have carefully pursued different topics and opportunities in the mining sector, and have visited various parts of the exhibition. The capacity we witness today at this exhibition, given the economic conditions of the country, is truly exceptional.
He continued: We are producers and have a productive perspective. For this reason, we tried to introduce our country’s mining capacities. Mining is not merely extracting raw materials from beneath the earth, but encompasses a complete chain.
The head of the Iran Mining House emphasized: At this very exhibition, we see various companies presenting their products; for instance, one group exhibited tires, another demonstrated screens and equipment, and the exploration sector displayed its capacities and capabilities. Therefore, we need to introduce all these capacities both inside and outside the country.
Referring to the Iran Mining House’s programs to introduce the country’s mining capacities abroad, Bahraman said: We will travel to other countries as well to present Iran’s capacities. After this exhibition, we plan trips to Kazakhstan and Russia to showcase Iran’s mining potentials. Currently, the Russian commercial attaché is present at the exhibition.
He added: As you noticed, the Saudi Arabian ambassador was also present with us at this exhibition. Saudi Arabia is also considered a relatively rich country in terms of mineral reserves. They have their plan, we have ours, and naturally, we must have complete and accurate information about mineral capacities.
The head of Iran Mining House stated: Minerals supply the needs of industries, a fact recognized worldwide. We have devised a special definition for this capacity in relation to Iran’s economic future, and this is why this year’s exhibition has been held with this approach.
Bahraman said: We have also expanded our outlook in exploration and follow the same approach regarding mineral products. Alongside this, we have given attention to the new generation of human resources needed in the mining sector.
He continued: Students form part of this new generation of human resources. Currently, many students are present in the Iran Mining House and are being trained to be ready for the future human resource needs of the mining sector. Gradually, we will face a shortage of specialized human resources in this sector, and we must invest in this area.
Iran Holds the First Place in the Region in Terms of Mineral Reserves
In response to a question about Iran’s position in the mining industry compared to Middle Eastern countries, Bahraman stated: I present this not out of bias but as an expert; certainly, from the perspective of mineral reserves, our country holds a special position in the region.
He added: Iran’s geological structure provides these capacities to the country. In my opinion, this is a divine blessing, and consequently, our specific proposal is to designate a day as “Mining Day” in the country as a way to be thankful for this divine gift.
The head of Iran Mining House said: Worldwide, mineral-rich countries observe a specific day for mining. We have proposed this to the government and hope that next year “Mining Day” will be added to the official national calendar so that we can honor this divine wealth.
The Least Workforce Adjustment Has Occurred in the Mining Sector
In response to a question about the investment status in the mining sector over the past year, considering economic conditions and existing tensions, Bahraman said: I cannot say that investment in the mining sector has decreased. We have our markets and production activities are ongoing.
He added: Today, although challenges exist in transportation and logistics, production continues. We can only talk about significant reduction in activity if we reduce our human resources. The mining sector is actually one of those with the least workforce reductions.
The head of Iran Mining House emphasized: This shows that the mining sector is still active and working, and production conditions continue.
Bahraman concluded: We hope that these sanctions and blockades imposed on our waters will be lifted so that we can easily carry out our exports without difficulty in this regard.