Minerals

Ethiopia’s geology shows extraordinary potential for exploration and development. The country has rich deposits of Metallic minerals (gold, platinum, iron, nickel, chromite and base metals), Fertilizer raw minerals (potash and phosphate), Gemstones (sapphires, emeralds, fiery opals), Energy minerals (lithium, graphite and tantalum, oil shale and coal), Cement raw minerals (limestone, gypsum, clay, pumice), Ceramics raw minerals (kaolin, feldspar). Glass raw minerals (silica sand), Dimension stones (marble, granite, limestone, sandstone, diatomite, bentonite, soda ash, salt, graphite and Sulphur). Natural gases and Hydro-carbons.