Iran Engages in Mining Collaboration of Shanghai Cooperation Organization, Impactful Participation by the Deputy for Exploration at the Geological Survey of Iran

Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Deputy for Exploration at the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) international conference in Moscow, themed "Best Practices in Subsurface Resource Management and Utilization." During the specialized sessions of this event , he outlined Iran's capacities and approaches regarding geology, exploration, and the development of critical and strategic mineral resources.

Representing the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Deputy for Exploration at the Geological Survey of Iran (GSI) attended the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) international conference in Moscow, themed "Best Practices in Subsurface Resource Management and Utilization." During the specialized sessions of this event, he outlined Iran's capacities and approaches regarding geology, exploration, and the development of critical and strategic mineral resources.

The conference brought together officials and representatives from SCO member and observer states, aiming to foster multilateral cooperation, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and expertise, and leverage modern technologies in the subsurface resources sector.

Key topics addressed throughout the event included the expansion of mining cooperation, the digitalization and smartization of mines, 3D modeling, innovative exploration methods, deep-seated geophysics, and advanced technologies across the mineral exploration, extraction, and processing chain.

A central focus of the conference was the establishment and development of a joint SCO platform to streamline the exchange of cutting-edge mining technologies and strengthen scientific and technical collaboration among member states.

Additionally, during this visit, Ebrahim-Ali Molabeigi, the GSI Deputy for Exploration accompanied by Hassan Sedighi (Project Manager for Critical and Strategic Minerals at IMIDRO), met with Kazem Jalali, Iran’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation and discussed potential opportunities and techniques for expanding bilateral cooperation in the fields of geology and mining.