Ethiopian Geological Resources
Ethiopia is one of Africa’s most geologically diverse and mineral-rich nations. Its dynamic landscape — shaped by ancient volcanic activity, rift systems, and highland plateaus — holds vast untapped mineral wealth.
At Cominer Business Group, we proudly operate within these promising geological zones, ethically sourcing and exporting minerals that power industries worldwide.
🇪🇹 Key Geological Zones:
Arabian-Nubian Shield (ANS): Rich in gold, tantalum, and base metals
Ogaden Basin: Known for potash, oil shale, and gas reserves
Ethiopian Highlands: Source of high-purity gemstones, marble, and industrial minerals
Rift Valley System: Hosts geothermal energy and diverse mineralization
🌍 Notable Resources:
Gold & Tantalum: Found in western and southern Ethiopia
Copper & Iron Ore: Extracted from central highlands and emerging sites
Gemstones: Opal, emerald, and sapphire deposits in the north and south
Industrial Minerals: Limestone, potash, marble, and silica sand for construction and agriculture
🛡️ Responsible Exploration
Cominer is committed to sustainable mining practices that respect local communities and ecosystems, working closely with geological surveys and regulatory bodies.
📘 We also provide geological consulting, resource mapping, and export documentation for partners and investors.
📚 Recommended Documents & Resources
1. Key Legal Frameworks & Policies
Proclamation No. 678/2010 (Mining Operations Proclamation) – Establishes Ethiopia’s core mining legal framework, including licensing, land reservation, royalties, and social commitments en.wikipedia.org+11faolex.fao.org+11natlex.ilo.org+11
Amendments No. 816/2013 & No. 1213/2020 – Updates include community development provisions, transparency (EITI) obligations, government equity participation, and foreign investment rules chilot.wordpress.com+1natlex.ilo.org+1
Proclamation No. 1144/2019 (Transaction of Minerals Proclamation) – Regulates the processing, sale, and export of minerals mom.gov.et+10lawethiopia.com+10chilot.wordpress.com+10
2. Geological Maps & Surveys
Industrial Mineral Occurrence Map of Ethiopia (1:2 000 000) – Produced by the Geological Survey of Ethiopia, this map shows occurrences of limestone, kaolin, potash, gypsum, and more nora.nerc.ac.uk
National Geological Maps (1:2 000 000) – Covering Ethiopian highlands and regional provinces, essential for exploration and planning faolex.fao.org+15esdac.jrc.ec.europa.eu+15nora.nerc.ac.uk+15
Ethiopia 1:2 000 000 Scale Geological Map – Available via Geological Survey and international map providers shop.geospatial.com
3. Industry Reports & Academic Studies
USGS “Mineral Industry of Ethiopia” Yearbooks (2017‑18, 2020‑21 tables) – Provide detailed data on production volumes, exports, and sector trends chilot.wordpress.com+4usgs.gov+4usgs.gov+4
Journal of African Earth Sciences – Features geology and tectonic studies, including Ethiopia-focused mapping and mineral potential scribd.com
“Geology and Mineral Resources of Ethiopia” on Scribd – A comprehensive overview of rock types, mineral zones, and exploration history scribd.com+1nora.nerc.ac.uk+1
4. Institutions & Official Websites
Ministry of Mines & Petroleum (MoM) – Hosts legislation, investor guides, cadastre portal, licensing, and policy info
Geological Survey of Ethiopia (GSE) – Responsible for geological mapping, mineral exploration, and data services
Ethiopian Mapping Agency (EMA/EGIA) – National cartographic agency providing topographical and geospatial data en.wikipedia.org