June 09, 2006

Uranium found in Ethiopia

The discovery is the first of its kind in Ethiopia
The discovery is the first of its kind in Ethiopia

Uranium has been discovered in Ethiopia for the first time and the government has now awarded the prospectors responsible a one-year licence to explore the area.

The find was made in the province of Bale in the south-western province of Oromia by two gem-prospectors, said Bloomberg citing the Ministry of Mines and Energy.

A team of geologists from the ministry were sent to the area and subsequently confirmed the discovery.

The prospectors have now been awarded a one-year discovery certificate which allows them to explore 900 km² of land around the site and also approach companies in order to develop the find. (June 9)

http://www.mining-journal.com

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