MINING IN IRAN i. MINES AND MINERAL RESOURCES
Jul 20, 2005 Phosphate. Over 80 phosphate occurrences and indications are known to exist in Iran. Based on the available exploration data, the proved reserves of the country can genetically be categorized into sedimentary and igneous types. Table 29 and Table 30 show the most important phosphate deposits and the global position of Iran, respectively. Fluorite.