Iran's Mineral Extractions at 470m Tons

A total of 470 million tons of minerals were extracted in Iran in the last fiscal year (ended March 19, 2020), says Minister of Industries, Mining and Trade Reza Rahmani, adding that the figure is expected to exceed 500 million tons this year (March 2020-21).
According to the minister, metals will account for 35% of this year's projected figure, Mizan Online reported. 
State-owned Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization, taking its subsidiaries into account, has a 30% share in the country’s mineral extraction.