IMMPAC reports that Dr. Fariborz Amiri described mining as one of Iran's most important economic opportunities for added value, employment and export development. He said the sector's development goals cannot be achieved without access to modern machinery, suitable financing, easier technology imports, support for domestic manufacturers and the removal of business obstacles.
He identified an aging mining machinery fleet, sanctions-related restrictions, difficulties sourcing parts and equipment, foreign exchange problems, complex administrative bureaucracy, insufficient liquidity, rising production costs and unstable policies as major industry concerns requiring urgent attention and coordination between executive agencies and the private sector.
The chair said the association would take a specialist, advocacy-based approach, identify members' problems and present expert proposals and practical solutions to decision-making bodies to improve regulations, the business environment and productivity.
He also announced specialist committees covering machinery, technology, financing, training, legal matters and regulation. Maintaining contact with ministries, parliament, the chamber of commerce, specialist associations and other relevant institutions would be a central part of its program.
Dr. Amiri invited manufacturers, suppliers, importers, contractors, technical and engineering service companies and other mining and mineral industry participants to join and take an active role in building a strong, shared voice for the industry's concerns.
He said sustainable mining development depends on effective private-sector participation and that the association can serve as a bridge between businesses and policymakers, helping resolve problems and develop the industry.
