Introduction
Iran Mineral Processing Research Center (IMPRC) is located in Kavosh research complex, 60 Km west of Tehran in Karaj - Qazvin free way .
The main objective of the IMPRC is to provide high standard services for mining industry in lab and pilot scales .The laboratories of the center achieved ISO/IEC17025 standards. The environmental and professional health and safety labs are accredited by environment protection agency.
IMPRC is registered as the mineral processing research labs of all the members of ECO countries, and is the only mining and mineral industry lab, recognized by the national nanotechnology network (Nano-net labs) of Iran .
The necessity of Iran Mineral Processing Research Center (IMPRC) establishment:
There are numerous and various types of mineral deposits in Iran, yet mines and mining industries section is faced with many problems as below:
Limited numbers and low recovery in mineral processing plants, huge wastes production, loss of low grade ore, outdated technology, etc.
The main intension of Iranian Mineral Processing Research Center is to overcome such problems, as well as expanding the processing industry both in quality and quantity level .With the latest equipments in chemistry , mineralogy , processing and environment technology , modern pilot facilities , in addition to expertise, Iran Mineral Processing Research Center is ready to provide high standard services to mining industries of the country the region (Middle East).