Addis Ababa, July 11, 2026 (FMC) — Ethiopia‘s Gambella Regional State has deposited more than 7,000 kilograms of gold produced in the region with the National Bank of Ethiopia during the 2025/26 Ethiopian fiscal year, the Regional Mining Agency announced.
The agency told Fana Digital that it has been carrying out extensive activities to ensure the proper development and utilization of the region’s gold resources while strengthening the formal mining system.
It said efforts have been underway in collaboration with relevant stakeholders to modernize mining activities, improve resource management, and prevent losses in the sector.
The agency further stated that measures taken to combat illegal gold trading have shown encouraging results, helping enhance the formal collection and utilization of gold resources.
The gold deposited with the National Bank was produced by traditional miners, special small-scale mining operators, and gold mining companies engaged in extraction activities across the region, according to the agency.
Gambella Regional State said it will continue working to develop its mineral potential responsibly and maximize the economic benefits of the mining sector.