Iron Ore Pellet Output Near 38m Tons in 11 Months

Latest data released by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization show iron ore pellet output in Iran hit 37.92 million tons during the first 11 months of the current Iranian year (March 21, 2019-Feb. 19), down 2% YOY.
Golgohar was the largest producer with 11.13 million tons (up 1% YOY), followed by Mobarakeh Steel Company with 6.25 million tons (down 10% YOY), Khouzestan Steel Company with 5.4 million (down 7% YOY), MIDHCO with 5.06 million tons (up 11% YOY), Chadormalu with 3.3 million tons (up 2% YOY), Opal Parsian Sangan with 2.88 million tons (down 15% YOY), Sangan Mineral and Industrial Company with 2.07 million tons (down 20% YOY), Khorasan Steel Company with 1.39 million tons (up 103% YOY) and Sabanour Mining and Industrial Development Company with 396,638 tons (up 28% YOY).
Pellet production witnessed a 1% increase YOY during the 11th month to 3.55 million tons.