Hormozal, the biggest aluminum plant in Iran, started operation in southern city of Bandar Abbas.
Iranian Mines and Mining Industries Development and Renovation Organization (IMIDRO) Director Ahmad-Ali Harati-Nik said in Bandar Abbas about 400 million euros and 2 trillion rials or some $200 million, has been invested in the project.
He added that Hormozal has an annual capacity of 147,000 tons and
500 jobs will be created directly and 2,000 jobs indirectly by implementing the project.
The most advanced technology in the aluminum industry, namely the 230 KA, has been applied in the project, he stated.
Hormozal plant has been built adjacent to Almahdi aluminum plant in the city of Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas Province will be the aluminum hub of Iran when this project comes on stream.