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Construction & Mining

Survey Identifies 81 Million Tonne Coal Deposit in Southern Ethiopia

Mar 03, 2026
Survey Identifies 81 Million Tonne Coal Deposit in Southern Ethiopia
  • Geological survey identified 81 million tonnes of coal in Southern Ethiopia.

  • Survey conducted by Ethiopian Geological Survey.

  • Deposit located in Southern Ethiopia Regional State.

  • Coal resource classified based on geological assessment data.

  • Findings add to Ethiopia’s domestic mineral resource base.

  • Survey forms part of national mineral exploration program.

  • Authority indicated potential for industrial and energy sector use.

why it matters?
The 81 million tonne coal discovery increases Ethiopia’s documented mineral reserves. It provides additional domestic resource data for energy and industrial planning.