Speaking to reporters, Sarqeini said that Iran's overall exports of minerals are expected to exceed $9 billion by the end of year.
Iran exported some $6.6 billion of minerals last year, the official said.
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Ardebil prov, Aug 27, IRNA – Iran has exported some $3 billion of minerals in the first three months of the current Iranian year (started March 21), Deputy Minister of Industry, Mine and Trade Jafar Sarqeini said on Sunday.