Alongside its economic activities, the Mehdiabad Lead and Zinc Mine Development Company places special emphasis on social responsibility. The company strives to enhance the quality of life in Mehriz and surrounding areas by creating job opportunities and improving local infrastructure. A notable example is the opening of new phases of the lead and zinc plant, which has expanded industrial and economic capacities in the region and generated new employment opportunities.
The company also seriously addresses local needs, focusing on improving living conditions for employees and the wider community.
The historic Gerdekooh Castle, dating back to the Qajar era in Mehriz, Yazd, showcases traditional Iranian desert architecture with mud-brick walls and four-corner towers. Following restoration, the castle has been repurposed while preserving its historical identity and is now used as a traditional guesthouse. Surrounded by pistachio gardens and an ancient qanat, it offers a peaceful, authentic historical experience for visitors. Following restoration, the castle has been repurposed while preserving its historical identity and is now used as a traditional guesthouse. Surrounded by pistachio gardens and an ancient qanat, it offers a peaceful, authentic historical experience for visitors.
