The Ministry of Mines announced the inauguration of the ‘Arjo’ coal processing plant, which is expected to eliminate the country’s reliance on imported coal. Previously, the ministry spent over 300 million dollars annually on coal imports, but domestic production will now meet the nation’s annual demand of 2.3 million tonnes, according to Engineer Habtamu Tegegne. The minister noted that recent reforms in the mining sector aim to ensure a reliable supply of cement and prevent shortages. Plans are also underway to launch a large plant to produce ceramic products domestically in the coming months.

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