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    The document summarizes the geology, mineral resources, and mining investment potential of Ethiopia. It describes Ethiopia's diverse geology, which includes Precambrian rocks covering 25% of the country and various sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Many mineral deposits have been identified, including gold, tantalite, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Ethiopia also has potential for geothermal energy from its rift valleys and large coal resources. In conclusion, the document states that Ethiopia has an attractive geological setup and mining environment for investment and encourages potential investors to explore opportunities in the country.

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    The document summarizes the geology, mineral resources, and mining investment potential of Ethiopia. It describes Ethiopia's diverse geology, which includes Precambrian rocks covering 25% of the country and various sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Many mineral deposits have been identified, including gold, tantalite, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Ethiopia also has potential for geothermal energy from its rift valleys and large coal resources. In conclusion, the document states that Ethiopia has an attractive geological setup and mining environment for investment and encourages potential investors to explore opportunities in the country.

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    The document summarizes the geology, mineral resources, and mining investment potential of Ethiopia. It describes Ethiopia's diverse geology, which includes Precambrian rocks covering 25% of the country and various sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Many mineral deposits have been identified, including gold, tantalite, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Ethiopia also has potential for geothermal energy from its rift valleys and large coal resources. In conclusion, the document states that Ethiopia has an attractive geological setup and mining environment for investment and encourages potential investors to explore opportunities in the country.

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    The document summarizes the geology, mineral resources, and mining investment potential of Ethiopia. It describes Ethiopia's diverse geology, which includes Precambrian rocks covering 25% of the country and various sedimentary and volcanic rocks. Many mineral deposits have been identified, including gold, tantalite, gemstones, and industrial minerals. Ethiopia also has potential for geothermal energy from its rift valleys and large coal resources. In conclusion, the document states that Ethiopia has an attractive geological setup and mining environment for investment and encourages potential investors to explore opportunities in the country.

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    Special Forum 2:

    Forum of Mining Investment in Ethiopia


    GEOLOGY and MINERAL RESOURCES
    OF ETHIOPIA

    Presented By Hundie Melka,GSE


    at China Mining Conference 2016
    Sep.24,2016,Tianjin, China
    Outline of Presentation

    1. Introduction
    2. Geo-Science data coverage
    3. Geology and Mineral Potential
    4. Conclusion
    1. Introduction
    Location:- East Africa (latitude 3o N - 15oN
    & longitude 33oE - 48oE
    Surface Area :- 1.14 M km2 SUDAN

    Population :- over 85 million


    Administration:- Federal System (9
    regional states & 2 City Admin. )
    Economy - Agricultural country
    with >80 % of the population live
    on farming
    Export-
    Agriculture- mainly coffee, oil seed,
    flower, leather etc.
    Mining -gold, tantalite, gemstones &
    dimension stones 3
    2. Geoscince Data Coverage
    Regional Geological Map Coverage 1: 250,000 Scale
    94 % of the land mass of Ethiopia
    Geochemical Survey coverage is only 4% of the
    country
    Airborne geophysical Survey Coverage is 30%

    Regional Ground Gravity at 1:500,000 Scale - 100% of the


    country
    3. Geology and Mineral Potential of Ethiopia
    Geology
    underlain by rocks of
    Precambrian to recent
    Precambrian covers 25%
    (low-grade volcano-
    sedimentary rocks, high
    grade rocks and mafic
    to felsic intrusives)
    Palaeozoic – few places
    Mesozoic sed.Rocks-25%
    Cenozoic volc. & sed.50%
    •Highland Tertiary volcanics
    (basalts)
    •Tertiary as well as
    Quaternary volcanics &
    sediments of the rift valley Quaternary sediments & volcanics
    different parts of Ethiopia
    Mineral Potential Northern Belt:-
    •Terkemti, Adi Zersenay, zager
    Western & SWBelt:- •Primary gold mineralization
    •Tulu Kape,Dul, Metekel, Chamo, •Base Metals mineralization
    Oda- Godere Pri. Au deposits & •Placer gold occurrences &
    •Yubdo Platnium deposit deposits
    •Bikilal, Chago,Gordana, Sirba &
    Kore iron deposits& mineralization
    •Keta & Abetselo Base metals
    Mineraliz.
    •Fakusho Molybdenum mineraliz.
    •Placer Gold deposits

    Southern Belt:- Adola & Moyale


    •Lege –Dembi, Sakaro, Moyale, Dawa,
    OkotePrimary Gold deposits & occur.
    •Adola Nickel
    •Kenticha Tanatalum
    •Placer gold deposits
    •Chromite mineralization
    Industrial Minerals
    Cement Raw Minerals:-
    LST,Gyp,Cly,Pumice- M tones
    Fertilizer Raw Minerals:-
    Potash-billion tones & phosphate-
    181Mt
    Ceramics Raw Minerals:-
    Kaolin-20Mt, Feldspar-500000t,
    Qtz-400000t
    Glass Raw Minerals
    Silica Sand-more than 3.4Mt,
    Dimension Stones:-
    Marble, Granite,Lst,SSt – in Mt
    Diatomite- 120Mt,Bentonite-
    172Mt Soda ash-460Mt,Salt-4.3Bt, Gemstones:-
    Graphit-460000t, Sulfur-6Mt, Talc- Opal, Emerald, Sapphire, ruby
    120000t, kayanite -10Mt Peridot, Tourmaline, garnet
    ENERGY MINERALS
    A) Geothermal Potential
    •In the Ethiopian Rift Valley
    •More than 10,000MW for
    power generation
    •More than 22
    geothermal Fields identified
    •Two of the Fields
    (Aluto Langano &
    Tendaho)
    are at detailed stage
    B) Coal– more than 500mt
    Kunzela & Chilga

    Wucahle

    Debre Libanos & Mugher Mush Valley

    Nejo

    Hunda Bilisuma,
    Meiso/Harar
    Geba, Arjo

    Delbi, Moye, Yayu

    Morca, Walayta-
    Oil Shale – 1 billion
    Sodo
    tones
    C) Petroleum Potential

    rum of Mining Investment in Ethiopia

    The Discovery to date is mainly for


    natural gas in the Ogaden basin
    estimated around 6TCF
    Conclusion
    The Geological Setup of Ethiopia is diverse and
    attractive :-
     For mineral exploration and development operations
     For Potential investor & research in the fields of geo-
    science
     The investment environment is also attractive
     Competitive legal framework
     Commitment of government to support investment
     adequate infrastructure
     Political stability

    Potential Investors and researchers are


    welcome to operate for mutual benefit
    Geological Survey of Ethiopia
    E-mail:
    [email protected]
    Website: www.gse.gov.et
    Tel. 00251116463321(off)

    Fax 00251116463326

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