WANA (Mar 12) – Systematic sampling from 46 stations across three Iranian provinces has positioned Iran on the brink of a mining revolution.

 

The Ministry of Industry, Mine, and Trade (MoIMT) has released a report detailing the results of a year-long scientific sampling project from salt brines across three provinces.

 

This project, conducted in collaboration with Russian experts and utilizing advanced technologies like ICP-OES, confirms the presence of lithium reserves with globally competitive concentrations.

 

Technical Details: Precision in Exploration

 

To access subsurface brines, shallow wells between 1 to 2 meters deep were drilled into salt flats. The collected samples were stabilized with nitric acid to preserve their chemical composition before being sent to reference laboratories.

 

The analysis was carried out at Iran’s Mineral Processing Research Center and a reputable Russian laboratory. In addition to lithium, the research also examined strategic elements like boron, magnesium, and potassium to assess processing potential.

 

Lithium Hotspots in Iran

 

Qom Salt Lake: The highest lithium concentration (81.4 ppm) was recorded at five sampling stations at a depth of 2.5 meters.

 

Khur: A lithium concentration of 41.71 ppm was detected in brines feeding into the Khur Potash Plant.

 

Taroud: Near the Semnan provincial border, drilled wells revealed a lithium concentration of 18.25 ppm.

 

 

These findings could position Iran as a key player in the lithium extraction industry, paving the way for the development of this strategic metal’s processing sector.

 

Iranian Lithium: Driving the Green Economy

 

This discovery comes as global lithium demand is projected to reach 2.4 million tons by 2030, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).

 

With 10 million hectares of salt reserves in central basins, 300 days of annual sunlight ideal for evaporation methods, and existing infrastructure such as the Khur Potash Complex, Iran could become one of the world’s most cost-effective producers of green lithium.

 

Lithium Exploration in Iran: A Strategic Message to the World

 

This report is not just a scientific milestone but also a diplomatic statement, highlighting Iran’s potential role in the clean energy supply chain.

 

Given the geopolitical tensions surrounding lithium, Iran has an opportunity to leverage its resource development experience—this time with lithium instead of oil.

 

As the world seeks to diversify its lithium supply chains, experts believe Iran’s reserves could help ease pressure on traditional mining sources and accelerate the global transition to clean energy.