Knowledge-based company · Since 2006
Consulting engineers formining & metals
Basic and detailed design, procurement engineering, inspection and site supervision — from the mineral-processing lab to plant commissioning.
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- 20+
- Years of experience
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- 40+
- Completed projects
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- 14+
- Ongoing projects
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- 150+
- Engineers & specialists
2006
Founded
AriaHangard at a glance
Senior experience combined with young engineering talent
AriaHangard Consulting Engineers was founded in 2006 to provide consulting services across technical and engineering disciplines, and today is a trusted advisor to Iran's mining and metals industries.
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Company profile
Consulting engineers whose management brings 30+ years of experience in industrial and mining projects — an integrated team focused on client satisfaction.
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Scope of activities
Geology, exploration and mining, mineral processing, geotechnics, civil, electrical & instrumentation, mechanical, and techno-economic studies.
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Methodology
With experienced specialists, up-to-date know-how and the world's latest engineering software, in line with international standards.
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Strategic approach
Maximizing domestic capabilities and constructive international collaboration to advance engineering excellence and industrial self-reliance.
Digital twin
From pit to bullion: the full process chain at a glance
A 3D model of the complete gold mining and processing chain — open pit and underground shaft, crushing, grinding, CIL leaching, thickening and tailings storage — the basis of our conceptual, basic and detailed engineering studies.
Plant design references
Engineering references across five categories of process plants
The 3D models below represent processes where AriaHangard has delivered basic and detailed engineering, procurement engineering and supervision.
SAG & ball mills · Flotation cells · Concentrate thickener & filter
Copper concentration by flotation
Design of copper sulphide concentrators including the grinding circuit, rougher and cleaner flotation banks, concentrate thickening and filtration and tailings dewatering — as well as flotation-based desulfurization lines for iron ore concentrate.
Key figures
- Concentrate output
- Up to 100,000 t/y (25% Cu)
- Feed capacity
- Up to 5 Mt/y sulphide ore
- Tailings dewatering
- Filtration of 7 Mt/y
Process chain
- Crushing & grinding
- Pulp conditioning & reagents
- Rougher flotation
- Cleaner flotation
- Concentrate & tailings dewatering
Value chain
From ore extraction to bullion production
AriaHangard's engineering services cover the full life of a mining project — from exploration and mine design to commissioning the processing plant.
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Exploration & geology
Resource modelling, sampling and structural studies
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Mine design & mining
Pit optimization, production scheduling and underground design
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Crushing & grinding
Crushers, conveyors, ball mills and mass balance
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Processing & leaching
Flotation, heap leaching, tank leaching and CIL
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Recovery & commissioning
Metal recovery, tailings dewatering, commissioning and supervision
What we do
Engineering organization in nine specialist groups
From geological studies and mine design to process, electrical & instrumentation, mechanical, structural and project control — all under one roof.
Process Engineering
From sampling and mineral-processing test work to flowsheets, mass balance, process simulation and plant capacity optimization.
Specialist software
Engineering deliverables
Engineering deliverables by project phase
Every project is delivered with a complete, standardized set of engineering documents — from flowsheets to construction drawings.
PFD & mass balance
Process flowsheets, mass & water balance and design criteria
P&IDs
Piping & instrumentation diagrams and control philosophy
3D plant model
Integrated structural, mechanical and piping model
Datasheets & MRs
Equipment specifications and material requisitions
MTO & BOQ
Complete material take-off and bills of quantities
TBE & inspection
Technical bid evaluation and shop inspection
Construction drawings
Structural, civil, electrical and isometric drawings
Commissioning
Pre-commissioning procedures, performance tests and training
Project lifecycle
Consultancy across all project phases, from studies to operation
AriaHangard supports clients through every phase of an industrial or mining project.
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Concept study
Ideation and option assessment
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Feasibility
Techno-economic and bankable studies
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Basic engineering
Flowsheets, layouts and design criteria
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Detailed engineering
Construction documents for all disciplines
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Procurement
MRs, TBEs, inspection and expediting
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Construction supervision
Senior & site supervision and project control
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Commissioning
Cold & hot commissioning and handover
Competitive advantages
Owner's engineer from studies to operation
Proven experience
Our founders and managers have more than 30 years of experience in industrial and mining projects.
Outstanding support
Consulting, training, repair, maintenance and refurbishment continue even after handover.
Modern infrastructure
An experienced team equipped with the latest engineering hardware and software.
On-time delivery
Projects delivered within the client's timeframe through rigorous planning and control.
Cost-effective design
Designs that reduce cost and make the most of domestic manufacturing capacity.
Quality assurance
Full compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards on every project.
Commodities
Areas of expertise by commodity
Design and supervision experience across the value chains of Iran's most important metals and minerals.
Cu
Copper
Leaching, SX-EW, concentration, smelting & refining
7 projectsFe
Iron
Concentrate, desulfurization & pelletizing
6 projectsAu
Gold
Tank leaching, CIL & carbon recovery
2 projectsAg
Silver
Processing and 99.99% bullion
1 projectsCaCO₃
Calcium carbonate
Ground calcium carbonate & stone paper
1 projectsH₂O
Water & tailings
Dewatering, filtration & water recovery
3 projectsFootprint
Project distribution across Iran's mining regions
AriaHangard projects span the country's most important mining and industrial regions.
- Kerman5 projects
- Sistan & Baluchestan3 projects
- Yazd2 projects
- Hamedan1 projects
- Isfahan1 projects
- Ilam1 projects
- Zanjan1 projects
Track record
Flagship projects
From copper leaching plants and iron ore concentrators to gold recovery and the Sarcheshmeh copper refinery.
Quality & safety
Codes and standards behind our designs
Designs follow international and national standards within the company's integrated management system.
HSE commitments
- Safe design backed by HAZOP and hazardous-area studies
- Lower water consumption and maximum recycling
- Reduced tailings-dam risk through dry stacking
- Contractor safety and site supervision
- Maximum use of domestic manufacturers
ISO 9001
Quality management
ISO 14001
Environmental management
ISO 45001
Occupational health & safety
ISO 21500
Project management
PMBOK
Project control
ASME B31.3
Process piping
API 650
Storage tanks
IEC 61439
LV switchgear
IEEE 80
Substation grounding
AISC 360
Steel structures
ACI 318
Concrete structures
Standard 2800
Seismic design (Iran)
Engineering tools
Specialist software used by our engineering groups
Clients
A record of engagements with Iran's major mining and industrial companies.
National Iranian Copper Industries Co. (NICICO)
Iran Mineral Production & Supply Co. (IMPASCO)
Pars Tamin Mining Development Co.
Babak Mes Iranian Co.
Kani Mes Engineering & Technical Services
Janja Copper Mining & Industries Development Co.
Iran Central Iron Ore Co. (ICIOC)
Tarom Copper Industries
Pars Garma Industrial & Construction Co.
Energy Gostar Nasir Co.
Alone we can do small things; great things are only possible with a strong team.
AriaHangard Consulting Engineers
Credentials
Certificates & licenses
Integrated management system, consulting-services qualification grades and memberships in professional associations.
View all certificatesISO 9001
Quality
ISO 14001
Environment
ISO 45001
OH&S
ISO 21500
Project Mgmt
Technical articles
Technical articles on mining and mineral processing
Technical articles by AriaHangard engineers on mineral processing, hydrometallurgy, mining engineering and tailings management.
FAQ
Answers to common client questions
What services does AriaHangard provide?
Consulting and engineering across the full life of mining and metals projects: exploration and geology, mine design, basic and detailed design of processing plants, procurement engineering, inspection, site supervision, feasibility studies and project control.
What types of plants have you worked on?
Copper leaching (heap and bioleaching), iron ore concentrators, tank-leaching and CIL gold plants, tailings filtration and dewatering, copper refinery and casting, and calcium carbonate production.
Do you deliver projects on an EPC basis?
Yes. Beyond consulting and design, AriaHangard has acted as EPC contractor — for example on the Hamedan desulfurization line and the Siastaragi heap leaching plant.
What are your qualification grades and certificates?
Grade 1 in mineral dressing and processing, Grade 2 in basic metal industries and machine building, Grade 3 in mining and water & wastewater facilities, plus ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 21500.
Do you prepare bankable feasibility studies?
Yes. Our techno-economic group prepares bankable feasibility studies with COMFAR III, business plans, and monitors the implementation of bank-financed projects.
How can I request a consultation?
Use the form on our Contact page, email info@ariahangard.com or call our head office on +98 21 8832 0703.
Request consulting and engineering services
Talk to our specialists about consulting, feasibility, design or supervision of your mining and processing projects.