Editorial photo #12323328 Human Interest
Iran-Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine
A view of the Sarcheshmeh copper mine, located 180 km southwest of the city of Kerman in southern Iran, on May 1, 2025. The Sarcheshmeh Copper Mine in Kerman Province, Iran, is one of the world's largest and most significant copper reserves. The National Iranian Copper Industries Company (NICICO) operates the mine, which includes extensive facilities for open-pit mining, ore processing, and smelting. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)