Based on the results of the survey of active mines in 1401, there were 121 mines in operation in the province. The results show that a total of 2249 people were employed in these mines, which increased the number of employees by 26.5 percent compared to 1400.
The added value from the activities of mines in operation in the province in 1401 was more than 11925 billion rials, with ornamental stone and limestone mining mines having the highest added value, respectively, and these mines accounting for about 71 percent of the total added value in this sector.
The investment value in mines in operation in the province in 1401 is estimated to be 1403 billion rials, which is an increase of 82.4 percent compared to the previous year.
In terms of reserves and production of ornamental stones, it is among the top 5 provinces in the country
In terms of reserves of natural bitumen, calcium carbonate and dolomite, it is among the top provinces in the country
There are more than 22 types of minerals including ornamental stones, calcium carbonate, talc, gypsum, lime, silica, etc.
There are 400 stone-cutting units and more than 300 active mineral production units in the province
The most important mines in the province in terms of both abundance, added value created and employment are mines for extracting ornamental stones and limestone