Mishdovan Iron Ore Mine
The asset uses stepped open-pit mining. For 2023, the operator reported approximately 4.4 million tonnes of remaining reserves at an average iron content of 41.05% under its current plan, while an October 2022 mine plan reported approximately 5.3 million tonnes at 35.1% iron. The processing line is reported to receive ore averaging 32% iron and produce an enriched product of about 43% iron at approximately 70% recovery.
Strategic and market-access role
Mishdovan Iron Ore Mine matters in the Hormuz Graph as one of the iron-ore nodes around Bafq, a mining district central to Yazd Province’s metals supply chain. Its role connects ore extraction, mining services, rail and road freight, processing demand, industrial inputs, and steel-sector material flows. The asset is useful because it adds granularity to the Bafq cluster rather than treating Yazd mining as a single large-mine story. It also highlights constraints around water, energy, environmental pressure, and logistics reliability in central Iran. The operator states that the mine supplies raw materials to Iran’s steel industry. Specific customers, transport arrangements and market routes were not identified.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for iron-ore supply-chain mapping, mining-services screening, equipment and maintenance demand analysis, materials sourcing, freight-route review, and environmental-risk assessment around Bafq. Analysts can compare Mishdovan with Choghart, Chadormalu, Esfordi, and Koushk to understand different mineral flows and service needs. Site-level work should verify current operations, processing links, procurement access, transport arrangements, water exposure, and compliance requirements.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: Extraction capacity: 750,000 tonnes per year (2023). The crushing and beneficiation line is also reported at 750,000 tonnes per year. An earlier 500,000-tonne-per-year processing figure is reported by the operator but is undated. Service area: Bafq mining district and Iranian steel-sector raw-material demand.
Industries served
Iron ore mining, crushing and beneficiation, and steel raw materials.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Owner: Nozuhur Kavir Bafgh Mining Industries Company describes itself as the investor and operator. Global Energy Monitor separately reports Bafq Mining Co as owner; the legal relationship between the companies is not confirmed. Operator: Nozuhur Kavir Bafgh Mining Industries Company (صنایع معدنی نوظهور کویر بافق), which took over operation in 2018.
Opening or commissioning
2009 (1388 SH).
Expansion and development projects
No discrete expansion project was verified. The operator reports updated mine planning and ongoing extraction activity.
Constraints, risk & compliance
Operational constraints
The mine is in a dry desert setting. The operator reports summer temperatures up to 45°C, winter temperatures down to -10°C, and irregular annual rainfall of 50–100 mm. Site-specific energy, water and logistics constraints were not verified.
Key risks and compliance considerations
Mine-plan and reserve figures vary by date and scope. Ownership is not fully resolved between first-party and third-party sources. Site-specific environmental, energy, logistics and market-access risks require further diligence.
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Frequently asked questions
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Who operates Mishdovan Iron Ore Mine?
Nozuhur Kavir Bafgh Mining Industries Company is reported as the current operator and states that it took over operation in 2018.
What is the reported capacity of Mishdovan Iron Ore Mine?
For 2023, extraction capacity was reported at 750,000 tonnes per year. The crushing and beneficiation line was also reported at 750,000 tonnes per year.
When did Mishdovan Iron Ore Mine begin operating?
The operator reports that the mine began operations in 2009 (1388 SH).
What mining method is used at Mishdovan?
The operator reports stepped open-pit mining.