President Taye highlights government’s commitment to boost mining sector in Ethiopia

Addis Ababa, November 23, 2024 (FBC) – President Taye Atske Selassie underscored that the government of Ethiopia is working hard to ensure the country’s benefit from the mining sector by properly utilizing its untapped mineral resources.

The president officially opened the 3rd International Mining and Technology Expo 2024 today at the Millennium Hall in Addis Ababa today, ENA reported.

Speaking on the occasion, President Taye mentioned that Ethiopia is a country with potential mineral resources.

The president highlighted the efforts being carried out by the government of Ethiopia to exploiting this mineral potential of the country to help expedite its development, citing the recently implemented mining policy and the macroeconomic reforms.

The third edition of mining and technology expo (MINTEX 2024), that brought together various international and domestic companies engaged the sector, will be held for the coming 4 days at the Millennium Hall.

Investors, financial institutions, scholars, prestigious companies engaged in the sector, ambassadors of various countries and representatives of international organizations are participating at the Expo.

Panel discussions and exchange of experiences will be organized on the margins of the expo to highlight the potential of the sector for investment.

The event is expected to provide a convenient opportunity for domestic companies to promote and sell their products to the international market.

Mining is one of the five priorities of the government in its Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda as Ethiopia is a country endowed with immense mineral resources.