Ethiopia Making Giant Strides in Mining Sector: Minister 

Addis Ababa, January 3/2026 - Ethiopia’s Macroeconomic Reform has brought about growth in leaps and bounds in the nation's mineral resources, according to Habtamu Tegegne, Minister of Mines.

He also revealed that import of ceramic products will be fully substituted within a few months.

The Minister made the remarks during a visit to the Baja Ceramic Factory, currently under construction in Bulga City Administration, North Shewa Zone of the Amhara Region.

Habtamu noted that the facility is poised to position Ethiopia as a leading producer of floor and wall tiles in Africa.

 

 

Financed by two Chinese investors with an outlay of 10 billion Birr, the factory is progressing ahead of schedule.

Some 95 percent of the raw materials required for production will be sourced locally, which the Minister described as a golden opportunity for the revitalization of Ethiopia’s construction industry.

Habtamu elaborated that the macroeconomic reform has played a pivotal role in boosting Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) within the mining sector, allowing the country to better harness its vast mineral potential.

 

According to the Minister, the Baja Ceramic Factory is expected to commence production after three months.

In its initial phase, the plant will produce 35,000 square meters of ceramics in a day.

Beyond meeting domestic demand and creating numerous jobs for citizens, the factory is designed to produce a surplus for export.

The Minister further said the strategic elevation of the mining sector as a pillar of economic growth is yielding transformative results.

He also noted that other large-scale factories currently under construction will soon satisfy the construction industry’s domestic demand for granite and marble products.