Esfordi Phosphate Mine
IMIDRO reported 63,061 tonnes of phosphate concentrate production, 214,671 tonnes of mineral extraction and 19,692 tonnes of product dispatch from March 21 to November 21, 2023. These figures represented reported year-on-year increases of 42%, 12% and 356%, respectively. An industry source reports an estimated phosphate reserve of about 17 million tonnes at an average P2O5 grade of 13.9%; the reserve estimate and any projected increase require technical due diligence.
Strategic and market-access role
Esfordi Phosphate Mine matters in the Hormuz Graph because it adds a non-iron mineral layer to the Bafq mining district, which is usually understood through iron ore and metals. Its relevance connects phosphate materials, fertilizer-linked agricultural inputs, mining services, energy demand, and freight movement from central Iran. The asset is useful for understanding how Yazd’s mining base supports both industrial materials and agriculture-related supply chains, especially where domestic input security, mineral processing, and rail-linked logistics shape investment conditions. Product dispatch was 19,692 tonnes during March 21–November 21, 2023. Destination markets, customers and transport arrangements were not identified in the evidence reviewed.
Operations, capacity & connectivity
Related use cases
Useful for fertilizer-input analysis, phosphate supply-chain mapping, mining-services screening, materials sourcing, logistics planning, and environmental-risk assessment around Bafq. Analysts can compare Esfordi with iron-ore assets in Yazd to identify different demand patterns for processing, transport, maintenance, and industrial inputs. Site-level decisions should verify current operating conditions, procurement access, product specifications, freight arrangements, and environmental constraints.
Capacity and service area
Capacity: The processing plant is reported to have annual ore feed capacity of approximately 360,000 tonnes. Design output is 103,000 tonnes per year of phosphate concentrate at 37% P2O5 and 70% recovery. A reported 130,000 tonnes per year of 62% iron-oxide concentrate is conditional on the iron-recovery unit being active.
Connected modes
Road access: approximately 2.5 km from the Bafq–Bahabad road.
Industries served
Phosphate concentrate; fertilizer inputs; mineral processing; mining services.
Ownership, operation & expansion
Owner and operator
Owner: Iran Minerals Production and Supply Company (reported subsidiary relationship).
Expansion and development projects
Exploration was reported in the Gazestan area, up to 70 km from Esfordi, with additional reserves identified. The scope, timing and development status were not specified.
Constraints, risk & compliance
Key risks and compliance considerations
Production, extraction and dispatch data are period-specific and should not be treated as annual run rates. Iron-oxide output depends on operation of an iron-recovery unit.
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Frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions most likely to arise when reviewing this profile.
Where is Esfordi Phosphate Industrial & Mineral Complex located?
The complex is reported to be 35 km northeast of Bafq in Yazd Province, Iran, approximately 2.5 km from the Bafq–Bahabad road.
What did Esfordi produce in 2023?
IMIDRO reported 63,061 tonnes of phosphate concentrate production between March 21 and November 21, 2023, alongside 214,671 tonnes of mineral extraction.
What is the reported processing capacity at Esfordi?
The processing plant is reported to have annual ore feed capacity of approximately 360,000 tonnes. Reported design phosphate-concentrate output is 103,000 tonnes per year at 37% P2O5, with 70% recovery.
Who owns Esfordi Phosphate Industrial & Mineral Complex?
The complex is reported to be a subsidiary of the Iran Minerals Production and Supply Company.