Investment in Mining Disproportionate to Resources

The mining sector’s impact is not limited to promoting economic growth, its contribution to the creation of equal employment opportunities, poverty alleviation, advancement of social justice and sustainable economic development is also consequential, says Amir-Hesam Es’haqi, a university professor, in a write-up on IRNA. 
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Mining is one of the central sectors of industrial economies for achieving long-term goals. As a macro driver, mining is a perfect replacement for advancing non-oil economies, or reducing reliance on oil revenues. The success and profitability of industries like steel, lead, zinc, copper, aluminum, cement and construction industry won’t be possible without growth and economic development in mining...