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In which type of rocks are the metallic minerals in Ethiopia associated with?
Igneous rocks
For how long has the exploitation and search for mineral deposits been taking place in Ethiopia?
2,000 years
Which region in Ethiopia has been a significant source of gold production?
Benishangul-Gumuz Region
From where do operating mines in Ethiopia primarily produce gold?
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What has become a part of Ethiopia's history, tradition, and folklore due to its long mining tradition?
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What does the text indicate about the current mineral production from Ethiopia?
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Where are secondary gold deposits commonly found in Ethiopia?
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Which area is the only active Ethiopian Platinum mine?
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Where are significant deposits of tantalum and niobium found in Ethiopia?
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Which region of Ethiopia is known for its extensive lignite deposits?
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Where do gemstones, including amethyst and aquamarine, mainly occur in Ethiopia?
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Which river valley is associated with reported platinum occurrences in Ethiopia?
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Where can you find extensive lignite deposits in small amounts?
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Which mine has resources of more than 17,000 metric tons of world class ore reserve?
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Which valley is not associated with the occurrence of gemstones?
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Which locality is not mentioned as a common locality for secondary gold deposits?
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Where are large gypsum deposits known to occur in Ethiopia?
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In which region of Ethiopia do the operating mines primarily produce gold?
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Where does the Tabor ceramic industry in Hawassa primarily get its raw materials from?
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Where has marble been quarried in Tigray, Ethiopia?
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Where can industrial clay material be found in Ethiopia?
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Where are significant alluvial clay deposits for bricks and tile, pottery, and pipe industry found in Ethiopia?
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What are the important building stones in the northwestern areas of Ethiopia?
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Which geological formation is important for cement and chalk production in Ethiopia?
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Where are the primary gold occurrences of Lega-dembi, Sakaro, and Wellena located?
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Which area in Ethiopia is known for its primary gold occurrences of Terakemti and Adi-Zeresenay?
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What are the base metals found in the Western and South-western-greenstone belt in Ethiopia?
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Where can significant deposits of tantalum and niobium be found in Ethiopia?
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Which area in Ethiopia is associated with the occurrence of placer gold deposits?
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