SCI Reviews Iran's Mining Data in Fiscal 2017-18

The Statistical Center of Iran carries out a yearly census to collect information about active mines and mineral plants in the country, with the 36th conducted in the current fiscal year (March 2018-19).
According to SCI’s latest findings, Iran had 5,353 mines in the fiscal 2017-18, indicating an increase of 9% (or 440 mines) compared with the year before. 
The number of those employed in the mining sector stood at 95,831, registering a 2.5% rise (or 2,345 people more) compared with the previous year.