Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has congratulated ETNO Mining, a Scandinavian-based gold exploration and mining company, on its significant investment in Dima Woreda, Gambela Region of Ethiopia. ETNO Mining, a subsidiary of Akobo Minerals, operates in partnership with the Ethiopian Government through Ethiopian Investment Holdings.
According to Ethiopian News Agency, for the past three decades, the town of Dima in Akobo has primarily engaged in small-scale, traditional gold mining, often resulting in considerable wastage, PM Abiy shared on social media today. The Premier extended his congratulations on this significant investment in Dima Woreda, highlighting its potential to transform the region’s mining practices.
He further added that this new investment marks a transformative step towards ensuring efficient and high-quality gold extraction in a shorter time frame while addressing the challenges posed by illegal mining. It represents a commitment to the sustainable development of Gambela’s abundant
resources for the benefit of the region and its people, Prime Minister Abiy noted.