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CHINESE TOURISM TO ITALY SURGES, FURTHER 27 PCT GROWTH EXPECTED IN H2
(ICE) – ROMA, 10 GIU – Chinese tourism to Italy surged 24.7% in 2024, with 2.4 million overnight stays and €226.6 million spent. A further 27% growth is expected in H2 2025, driven by cultural tourism. (ICE PECHINO)
IRAN TARGETS $893M SAVINGS THROUGH DOMESTIC PRODUCTION IN MINING SECTOR
(ICE) – ROMA, 9 GIU – Iran aims to save $893 million in foreign currency through the domestic production of equipment and components in its mining and mineral industries during the current Iranian year (ending March 2026), according to the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO).
As reported by IRIB, the target will be met through the efforts of 13 major mining and metals companies, with IMIDRO leading the initiative. Key contributors include Khuzestan Steel Company ($397 million), Mobarakeh Steel Company ($250 million), National Iranian Copper Industries Company ($70 million), Golgohar Mining and Industrial Company ($34.1 million), and Iranian Mineral Production and Supply Company ($33.7 million).
Other participating companies and their projected savings include: Gohar Zamin Iron Ore Company ($30.1 million), Hormozgan Steel Company ($26 million), Kurdistan Steel Company ($18 million), National Iranian Steel Company ($12.5 million), Sangan Steel Company ($7.5 million), Khorasan Steel Company ($5.3 million), Iran Alumina Company ($4.3 million), and South Aluminum Corporation (SALCO) ($2.5 million).
Last year, the mining sector achieved $882 million in foreign currency savings through domestic production, bringing the total value of such efforts from 2020 to 2024 to $3.44 billion. (ICE TEHERAN)
PRIVATE SECTOR PITCHES 30 INVESTMENT PACKAGES AS MINING INVESTMENT FORUM KICKS O
(ICE) – ROMA, 10 GIU – A specialized conference on investment opportunities in Iran’s mining and mineral industries opened on Monday in Tehran, bringing together private sector operators and officials from the Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.
Speaking at this forum, Touraj Zare’, head of the Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO)’s subsidiary IMPASCO, said the forum aims to forge stronger partnerships between the government and private enterprises.
“Global investment models have evolved—from resource-driven to capital-based, and now to technology-led,” he noted. “Countries that have pursued sustainable mining development successfully have adopted an integrated approach: starting with resources, making them economically viable through capital, and enhancing sustainability and competitiveness through technology.”
Zare’ stressed that in today’s volatile and unpredictable economic landscape, mineral resources alone are not enough. “Success requires organizational agility, strategic decision-making, intersectoral collaboration, and mutual trust.”
Referring to IMPASCO’s previous collaborations, he said over 70 joint exploration projects with private firms have been conducted in the past five years, covering 500,000 square kilometers through aerial geophysics and geochemical surveys. More than 60 domestic companies have partnered with IMPASCO under various joint venture models.
Zare’ introduced a new model for assigning exploration zones, under which private firms act not merely as financiers but as full development partners—from data and analysis stages through to project completion. “Our goal is to empower the private sector at every step,” he said, describing the approach as a “strategic alliance” for building a smarter, more sustainable, and competitive future in mining.
Deputy Minister of Mining and Mineral Industries Vajiollah Jafari also addressed the forum, noting that out of 80 known types of mineral resources in the country, only 40 have been properly identified. He emphasized the need for more serious planning and investment in the sector, especially to meet the 13 percent growth target.
“Asset identification is our critical weakness,” he said. “We must clearly know what resources we have and address this challenge head-on.”
Jafari noted that the Seventh National Development Plan includes provisions for leveraging private sector capacities in both exploration and operation phases. He announced that data packages, operational licenses, and 1:50,000-scale geological maps are now available for private sector investors.
To activate underutilized mines, the event introduced 270 exploration licenses bundled into 30 investment packages for private sector participation. (ICE TEHERAN)
TASAKI COLLABORA CON DESIGNER ITALIANO PER IL LANCIO DI NUOVI GIOIELLI
(ICE) – ROMA, 10 GIU – l marchio giapponese di gioielli Tasaki (Tasaki & Co., Ltd., https://www.tasaki-global.com/) ha annunciato il lancio di una nuova collezione in collaborazione con il designer italiano Niccolò Pasqualetti.
La prevendita e’ prevista dal 25 giugno al 1° luglio presso il pop-up store di Tasaki all’interno dell’area “Stage”, al piano terra del GG.MM. Isetan Shinjuku (Tokyo) e sarà disponibile anche presso il flagship shop di Tasaki nel quartiere di Ginza (Tokyo) a partire dal 6 agosto. I pezzi saranno realizzati prevalentemente in oro giallo e perle.
Niccolò Pasqualetti è un designer italiano che ha fondato il suo marchio omonimo nel 2021. Nel 2024, il brand è stato selezionato come finalista al LVMH PRIZE FOR YOUNG FASHION DESIGNER. (ICE TOKYO)
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