Foreign Mining Investors Laud Ethiopia’s Business Env’t, Express Readiness to Invest 

Addis Ababa, November 14, 2025 (ENA) -- Foreign Investors have expressed their readiness to invest in Ethiopia’s flourishing mining sector, commending the government’s unwavering commitment to creating a favorable business climate in the country.

In an exclusive interview with ENA, GCL-Ethiopia Chief Executive Officer,  Li Jianjun,  commended the government’s policy and continued support for investors in the sector.

 

“We are working in a very harmonious environment; we support each other technically, in terms of policy, and we have very good communication.”

The CEO added that the government, as a policy regulator, is providing us a lot of support, and we operate strictly in a very professional way.

Saudi Gold United Global Mining consultant and General Manager, Salah Dahlawi, for his part, affirmed the readiness of the company to invest in Ethiopia’s mining sector. 

 

According to him, the mining company has already submitted three licenses in the Benishangul-Gumuz region.

“We are hoping to finish the procedure of our mining exploration licenses to establish our work here by the end of November.”

Dahlawi also expressed his hope that a lot of specialist mining companies will come and invest in this country.

“All the law here is very clear for investing in the mining sector. The policy here is very clear, supporting the investment, especially in the mining sector,” he affirmed.

Gregory John Barlow, an Artificial Intelligence engineer from the USA, said Ethiopia has immense potential in the mining sector, including natural gas, gold, and many precious minerals.

 

He believes that foreign direct investment will pour into Ethiopia, citing the recent Aliko Dangote's over 2 billion USD pledge to the fertilizer sector.

“I am so eager, I am so optimistic about investing now. I did my feasibility studies,”  Barlow said excitedly.

Ethiopia's mining sector is making significant strides, supported by comprehensive economic reforms designed to unlock its vast potential and transform it into a key driver of national growth.

These reforms have attracted major investments, improved transparency, and substantially increased export earnings from the sector.