Ethiopia has earned US$ 172 .6 million in revenue from the export of minerals in the first half of this budget year, according to the Ministry of Mines (MoM).

Ministry Public Relations Head, Bacha Faji told Walta Information Center that the the amount was earned from the export of gold, tantalum, marbles and gemstones.

According to Bacha, the minerals were supplied by companies and artisanal miners. 

Currently, there are 147 foreign companies in Ethiopia engaged in exploration, excavation and production of minerals, according to Walta.

Source: Walta Information Center