TEHRAN – The CEO of National Iranian Copper Industry Company (NICICO) says Khatoonabad smelter development project is one of the crucial developmental projects of the company in the current year, adding that the overhaul of the company with an eye to solve environmental problems and boosting the smelting capacity to 120,000 tons has begun since […]
TEHRAN – The CEO of National Iranian Copper Industry Company (NICICO) says Khatoonabad smelter development project is one of the crucial developmental projects of the company in the current year, adding that the overhaul of the company with an eye to solve environmental problems and boosting the smelting capacity to 120,000 tons has begun since July 23.Dr. Ardeshir Sadd Mohammadi announced the beginning of the developmental project of Khatoonabad smelting plant, adding that according to the plans, the company has no concern over the decline in production in the current year, expressing hope that the production would even increase this year.
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He noted that due to the endeavors of the personnel of the company, NICICO would set a new record for production of cathode this year, adding that by increasing the capacity of Khatoonabad smelting plant from 80,000 to 120,000 tons, the total capacity for production of anode in Kerman Province will reach 400,000 tons and some of the concentrate which is needed for the projects will be provided from copper mines in Daraloo, Darehzar and Chah Firouz.
He also pointed to the simultaneous implementation of sulfuric acid project of Khatoonabad with capacity of 600,000 tons, adding that all standard points in the projects have been observed to minimize the environmental problems.
Saad Mohammadi added that by coming on stream of both projects in Khatoonabad, all would witness the copper industry becoming green and sustainable.
- source : Iran news
