Mining, Engineering and Chemicals

Company description

Due to significant demand for industry inputs, high import costs and large local resource and energy base, the chemical industry faces vast potential and pressure for expansion including for new product groups.

70% of CIC’s revenue derives from cement, the remainder from pesticides, caustic soda, sulphuric acid and other products. CIC started the development of new projects for fertilizer and rubber, building on the large agricultural base of the country.

Overview of business units

CIC has 5 business units producing various basic and consumer chemical products:

• Mugher Cement Factory produces ordinary Portland (OPC) & Portland Pozzolana (PPC) cement.

• Adami Tulu Pesticide Processing Factory produces liquid, dust, and water-dispersible powder pesticides.

• Awash Melkassa Chemical Factory is engaged in the production of aluminum sulfate, sulfuric acid & hydrogen peroxide.

• Batu Caustic Soda produces 5 main products (caustic Soda, quick lime, hydrated lime, magnesium oxide, and sodium hypochlorite) and 2 by-products (crushed & screened limestone and precipitated calcium carbonate).

• Gomma rubber tree development project is in the process of starting operation.

CIC audit report available here

Company description 

Ethiopia is endowed with a suitable geological setting to host a significant variety of metallic, energy and construction minerals, including over 45 varieties of precious and semi-precious gemstones. Ethiopian Minerals Corporation (EMC) is a government-owned entity dedicated to the development and management of these resources. Established with the aim of harnessing the country’s vast mineral potential, Ethiopian Minerals plays a pivotal role in promoting responsible mining practices and maximizing the socio-economic benefits derived from the mining sector.

With over 80 years’ industry experience in mineral exploration development and processing of strategic mineral commodities, EMC also engages in geo-science mapping, drilling, laboratory analysis, gemstones cutting and polishing services. EMPBC has pioneered a number of Ethiopian industry advances the first mechanized gold mining to discovering major mining belts across the country. It been among the top producers of Tantalum worldwide and covers about 10% market share globally. 

Overview of business units 

EMPBC is organized into 4 business units: Mining, Oil and Gas, Biofuel and Consulting Services 

EMPBC’s products explored and developed over the years include: 

Gold, Tantalum, Lithium, Platinum, Coper, Soda ash, Gemstone, Kaolin, Feldspar, Bentonite, Dolomite, Diatomite, Quartz, Salt, and Oil and Gas.

Company description 

Ethio-Engineering Group (EEG) is a Governmental  business enterprise re-established in September 2020 under the FDRE Council of Ministers regulation No. 475/2020.

EEG is, engaged, among others, in manufacturing and trading of automotive products, Agricultural machineries, Construction machineries, power and electronics equipment, metal and metal products, and Plastic and polymer products.

Overview of business units 

Currently, it has nine subsidiary industries that have their own manufacturing facilities in different parts of the country. These are 

• Akaki Basic Metal Industry

• Metals Fabrication Industry

• Construction Machinery Manufacturing Industry

• Electronic Equipment Manufacturing Industry

• Power Equipment Manufacturing Industry

• Addis Machineries and Spare Parts Manufacturing Industry

• Adama Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Industry

• Ethiopia-Plastics Industry

• Bishoftu Automotive Manufacturing Industry