The scope of exploratory drilling in the projects run by the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) has increased to 100,000 meters, indicating a 61.8 percent growth compared to last year’s figures, the organization’s PR reported. According to the report, last year’s total drilling reached 43,250 meters in a smaller zone. The exploration plans of IMIDRO and its subsidiaries are expected to accelerate production of raw material.