Ethiopian gold mining industry revisited in new book

The book has an in-depth focus on policies, the legal and institutional frameworks of large-scale private gold mine investments in Ethiopia. It also visits the large-scale mining …

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2/ Notwithstanding the provisions of Sub-article (1) of this Article, the issuance, renewal, amendment, substitution, replacement and cancellation of investment permits, and the issuance of investment expansion or upgrading permits for air transport services, the generation or transmission or distribution of electric power, and the provision of communications services …

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Ethiopia appoints new president. ... Malawi to highlight mining investment prospects. Jun 26, 2024. Mining . KEFI Gold releases report about Ethiopia, Saudi projects. Jun 17, 2024. Mining ... Local gold mining invests $2 billion in Ethiopia. Dec 25, …

NATIONAL REPORT ON MINING

NEW YORK FROM Ministry of Mines and Energy Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. (Addis Ababa, November 2009) Content 1. Introduction 1.1 Background of the Mining sector of Ethiopia 1.2 The vision of the Ethiopian mining sector 1.3 Executive institution of the mineral sector of Ethiopia 2. Legal regime 3. Status of the mineral sector ...

Ethiopia's Gold Rush: How a New Directive …

Ethiopia's Gold Rush: How a New Directive Boosts Mining Sector and Economy ... who came to power in 2018 and has been implementing various measures to liberalize the economy and attract foreign investment. The mining …

Ethiopia to introduce new state company

The Government of Ethiopia is set to introduce a new investment company, labeled Ethiopia Investment Holdings (EIH). ... of Ministers of Ethiopia on Wednesday gave green light for the establishment of EIH after discussing on the draft law and reflecting on the mission and goals of the new state company. ... Local gold mining invests $2 billion ...

Unlocking Ethiopia's Mineral Wealth: A Guide for Investors

Discover Ethiopia's abundant mineral resources, pro-investment legal framework, streamlined licensing processes, and vast opportunities for growth in gold, tantalum, potash, and …

Gold Price in Ethiopia Today

Key gold mining regions in Ethiopia include: Benishangul-Gumuz: Known for large-scale mining operations, this region has attracted both domestic and international mining companies. The Asosa zone, in particular, is rich in alluvial gold deposits. ... (AML) Laws. Participants in the gold market must comply with AML regulations to prevent illicit ...

Gold mining in Gambella, Ethiopia commences operation

A new gold mining company on Thursday commences operation in Gambella region in Western Ethiopia, says the Ministry of Mines of Ethiopia. Eng. Takele Uma, Minister of Mines of Ethiopia said the new company will be able to produce 2,000 kilograms of gold every year.

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Ethiopia's mining sector has undertaken a major reform program in recent years. The reforms are designed to make investing in Ethiopia easier than ever, encourage exploration and mining, …

ETHIOPIA'S NEW INVESTMENT LAW – WHAT DOES IT …

Eligible areas of investment The new law opens up the Ethiopian economy for further private sector investment, by envisaging that an investor may invest in any sector, except where the investment is contrary to law, moral, public health or security norms. Thus, subject to these limited exceptions (and petroleum and minerals

Mining License in Ethiopia: Types, Procedures and Regulations …

5. Special Small Scale Mining License. This license is allowed for mining operation of gemstones or placer resources of gold, silver, platinum or tantalum of which the annual run-of-mine ore doesn't exceed 100,000 m 3 for placer operation and …

An Overview of the Legal Regime Governing Minerals in Ethiopia

Abstract The contribution of the mining sector to the Ethiopian economy has been dismal. This situation is being reversed with the mining sector's contribution to the Ethiopian economy growing significantly in recent years reflecting the sector's ... Towards Socially Responsible Mining Investment in Ethiopia: Imagining a New Moral Economy ...

Ethiopia gold export increases to $672 million

Gold, the second highest hard currency generator export commodity of Ethiopia, has generated $672 million last year concluded July 7, 2021. Compared to the preceding budget year, Ethiopia's income from gold export has increased by 242 percent, according to the latest annual report of the National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) released this month.

Opportunities and Challenges of Large Scale Private …

large scale gold mining production investment for the last two and half decades under the free market economic policy. It is with these backgrounds, that the mining policy framework of the country must be ... mining operations are not a new phenomenon in Ethiopian history. Interestingly, some policy resolutions on mining was concluded during ...

Overview of Mining Income Tax Features in Ethiopia

Ethiopia continues attracting new investments in mining, and by 2030 the Ethiopian Government has planned to increase its current foreign exchange earnings from the export of minerals from USD265 million to USD17 billion. ...

Snapshot: the Ethiopian Mining Industry

encourage investment in mining sector Ethiopia opened its mining sector to private investors in 1991. The recent enactment of the Mining Operations Proclamation No. 678/2010, which came into effect in 2010, revised mining laws in Ethiopia by broadening the range of mining licences available. The Proclamation confirms the requirement for

Gold mining in Ethiopia 'breeds rights violations'

Ethiopia's nascent gold mining sector may be breeding rights violations after a lobby found workers were unprotected from potential health hazards. Midroc Investment Group, the Ethiopian company operating the mine, and the Swiss refinery Argor-Heraeus that sourced its gold, are accused of taking no action over public reports about pollution ...

Ethiopia gold export generates $600 million

Annual gold export income of Ethiopia has increased to over $600 million during the current budget year of the country set to be concluded this month on July 7, 2021. ... Malawi to highlight mining investment prospects . Jun 26, 2024. ... Ethiopian Airlines to takeover Ethiopia's new tourist destination management. May 11, 2024.

Ethiopia ratifies new investment law to attract FDI

a) $100,000 if the investment is made on his own; b) $50,000 if the investment is made jointly with a domestic investor. It is stated that the objectives of the new investment law of Ethiopia include the following: – to enhance the competitiveness of the national economy by promoting investments in productive and enabling sectors;

Ethiopia's Gold Rush: How a New Directive Boosts …

A new directive issued by the central bank allows foreign investors to access hard currency for their projects, paving the way for the development of the country's first industrial-scale gold mine.

Major features of Ethiopia's new investment law: an

Major features of Ethiopia's new investment law: an appraisal of their policy implications 139 2. National investment laws and their objectives It is common for States to have laws that govern foreign and domestic investment, albeit with differences in their scopes, structures and approaches. Without losing

Ethiopia Drafts a New Mining Policy

Over 100 companies are actively exploring, and around 70 are developing mining projects in minerals such as gold, gas, iron, and geothermal. With a vast area of 1.1 million square kilometers and favorable geological conditions, Ethiopia holds …

Ethiopia earns $145 million from gold export

The Southern region of Ethiopia, has also produced 287.54 kilograms of gold, followed by Oromia region. The report NewBusinessEthiopia received from the Ministry also stated that Gambella region has also produced 185.8 kilograms of gold, while other suppliers have also sold 108.55 kilograms of gold to the National Bank of Ethiopia.

Formalising and enhancing performance of artisanal and …

scale gold mining in Ethiopia Hailu Elias Atlaw Alemu . i ... and insufficient capital investment, almost exclusively relying on low-tech, labour-intensive mineral extraction and processing), the ... Governance aspect incorporated issues related to laws and regulations, and related issues of the sector. ASSM business aspect includes issues ...

Formalising and enhancing performance of artisanal and …

We conducted a baseline study in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines focused on artisanal and small-scale gold miners in intervention and control woredas to understand the challenges …

Saudi Arabia: The New Mining Investment Law – An Overview

The Saudi Mining Investment Law was approved by the Saudi Cabinet on 9 June 2020 (the Mining Investment Law) and will come into effect on 30 December 2020.; The key amendments to the 2004 Mining Investment Code (the Mining Code) are the following: . A permanent committee will be formed under the chairmanship of the Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Mineral …

Exploring the gold mining potential of Ethiopia | MIDROC Ethiopia …

Dr. Arega Yirdaw, CEO of MIDROC Ethiopia Technology Group MIDROC Ethiopia Technology Group reached more than 5 billion Birr of sales in 2013 (as oppossed to 3.5 billion Birr three years ago) and currently employs about 7,000 workers. The main factor for the group's success is the sale of gold...

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(PDF) Gold Mining and Its Effect on Natural and Socio …

Gold Mining and Its Effect on Natural and Socio-Economic Environment: the Case of Oddo Shakisso District, Oromia Region, Ethiopia. ... Oromia Region, Ethiopia. (Mining Policy Implementation Assessment. Cherinet Bariso. See full PDF download Download PDF. Related papers. WIDER Working Paper 2017/148 Mining's contribution to low-and middle-income ...