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Three-minute read<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Recently, Iran\u2019s state media announced the reopening and increased activity of the Kahnuj titanium mine<\/a> in Kerman province, located in the southeast of the country.<\/p>\n Local reports state that the Kahnuj titanium mine is among the world’s largest, boasting a proven reserve of 150 million tons. While this news hasn’t been officially confirmed by the government, it’s not uncommon for profitable ventures to go unreported by the regime.<\/p>\n The Kahnuj titanium mine and factory are set to resume operations in the next two months after a 25-year hiatus. The employer of the Kahnuj titanium project has reported 94% progress<\/a> in the project, noting that the exploitation will yield 70,000 tons of slag and 50,000 tons of pigment.<\/p>\n Situated in the Baluch areas of Rudbar Zamin, south of Kerman, the titanium mine holds significant potential for economic growth and job creation in the region. The estimated ore reserves stand at 42 million tons, with 2.2 million tons of ilmenite.<\/p>\n In the past, the southern cities of Kerman province have suffered from a lack of investment in infrastructure, leading to ongoing poverty and unemployment. Despite the economic challenges, the region boasts extensive copper<\/a>, chrome, magnesium, and chromite mines. However, these resources have yet to be fully utilized to transform the area into an economic center.<\/p>\n Documents Acquired by NCRI Expose IRGC\u2019s Dominance on #Iran<\/a>\u2019s Mining Industryhttps:\/\/t.co\/Osk1uVcXzn<\/a><\/p>\n — NCRI-FAC (@iran_policy) June 3, 2023<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n