Tigray leaders express concerns over unbeneficial gold mining losses

World News

1 year ago

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Ethiopia's Prime Minister recently highlighted the potential for the mining sector to generate up to $2 billion from gold this year.
Officials in Tigray claim they are missing out on revenue as gold resources are extracted without benefiting their region.
The interim president of Tigray reported that gold entering the federal government has not resulted in any financial returns for Tigray.
Environmental concerns have arisen, as mining operations reportedly expose residents to harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide, causing health issues.
The Tigray Cabinet has called for a halt to gold mining activities due to both economic and environmental apprehensions.

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