Sarcheshmeh

Overview

Iran's largest copper mine. Porphyry Cu-Mo deposit in the Kerman belt.

Geological Context

Host Rock: Granodiorite porphyry (Miocene)

Tectonic Setting: Continental arc

Geological Province: Central Iran

Metallogenic Belt: Tethyan Metallogenic Belt

Resources & Operations

Operator: NICICO

Mining Method: Open Pit

Production Start: 1979

Data Provenance

Source: NICICO reports

Last Verified: 2025-12-01