Mineral Wealth

Mineral Wealth

Pezhman Molaei

The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran’s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries.

In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.

A view of the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners wash themselves in a bath house in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Carts containing raw ore at the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An entrance to the underground portions of the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner works underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A view of the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a signficant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A machine operator at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A worker surrounded by equipment at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Workers and a bulldozer at the Varanj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Employee identification cards at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Mechanical excavators, trucks, and bulldozers extract raw ore from an open pit at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A worker breaks rocks at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An entrance to the underground portions of the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A dump truck offloads rock at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners wash themselves in a bath house, located in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner accesses his locker at the Venarj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of miners and mechanical equipment work at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A view of the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A storage area for mining equipment at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian workers end their shift at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner works underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner works underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner at a specific underground section of the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner shows his hands at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner washes himself in a bath house in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners wash themselves in a bath house in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A train of mining carts underground at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners wash themselves in a bath house in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner dries himself off at a bath house in the Veranj Manganese Mine complex, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
An Iranian miner shows his tattoo at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Venarj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners underground at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Hossein, 36, a miner and father of three children, lost his leg in a mining accident. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
Hossein, 36, a miner and father of three children, who lost his leg in a mining accident, walks in the streets of Venarj, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A bulldozer, truck, and other mechanical equipment at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners end their shift at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
A group of Iranian miners work underground at the Veranj Manganese Mine, Qom Province. The Venarj Manganese Mine, located close to the city of Qom, is one of the largest, if not the largest, manganese mine in Western Asia. Owned and operated by Manganese Mines of Iran, the mine produces a significant portion of Iran?s domestic manganese usage, mainly for iron and steel industries. In the often difficult and sometimes dangerous conditions, workers remove the rock ore which is processed to extract the raw manganese.
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