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Iran to speed up Janja copper mining project in southeastern Sistan and Baluchistan

Iran is planning to speed up Janja copper mining project in its southeastern Sistan area, near the border with Afghanistan.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s five-month trade with neighbors up 16% YOY

Iran’s trade with 15 neighboring countries, including with states it shares maritime borders, rose by 16% in the five calendar months to late August.

Trade

Iran reports major rise in agriculture exports

Iran’s customs office (IRICA) figures show the country’s agriculture exports rose significantly in the five months to late August compared to the same period last year.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s steel output rises despite global fall

Iran’s steel output rose in the seven months to July despite a global fall in production and despite power cuts imposed on steel producers in the country this summer.

Mine and Industry

All of President Pezeshkian’s ministerial picks win parliament’s vote of confidence

The Iranian parliament (Majlis) has ended the debate on nominees for the country’s new cabinet and approved all of President Masoud Pezeshkian’s 19 cabinet picks.

Macro Economy

Wheat production nearly doubled in some Iranian provinces

Wheat production has risen by up to 100% in some Iranian provinces thanks to bumper harvest and price incentives offered to farmers.

Agriculture and Environment

Iran’s subsidized imports at over $27 in less than five months

The Central Bank of Iran (CBI) says it has subsidized more than $27 billion worth of imports into the country in less than five months since the start of the calendar year on March 20.

Iran Economy

Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpet grow by 12% in 4 months

Iran’s exports of hand-woven carpets have picked up again after years of slump as authorities say that an easing of exports restrictions is helping the country regain its dominant position in the international markets.

Mine and Industry

Iran’s inflation rate eases 0.6% to 35.5% in month to late July

Iran has reported a further drop in its annual inflation rate amid better government controls on basic good supplies and tighter monetary rules.

Macro Economy

Iran’s agriculture output rose 19% in year to March: Minister

Iran has managed to increase its agricultural output by nearly a fifth in a year amid growing efforts to cut back on imports of basic goods and to increase the added value in the country’s agriculture sector, according to Minister of Agricultural Jihad.

Agriculture and Environment