MNA � The Iranian Industry, Mine, and Trade Minister Reza Rahmani has said that production of coal concentrate increased by 25% during the first nine months of the Iranian year of 1397 (Mar. 21-Dec. 21, 2018).

Reza Rahmani, the Iranian Industry, Mine, and Trade Minister, made the remarks in a meeting with Iranian business activists in the field of coal production on Sunday afternoon.

�The production of coal concentrate in the 9 months of this year was close to 1.25 million tons, indicating a 25% increase in comparison with the corresponding period last year,� Rahmani said.

�There are significant coal reserves and a reliable market in the country, and in the near future, a comprehensive coal project will be developed for the first time,� the minister added.