Ethiopia: Ministry Tosses Midroc's License

The recent heated dispute and controversy over the extension of Midroc Gold's concession period to extract gold in Lege Dembi, Guji Zone in the Oromia Regional State for an additional 10 years ended with the suspending of the company's license.

A robust public grievance surfaced the past couple of weeks, alleging the company of disposing chemicals within the surrounding area and causing environmental pollution. The anger and the protests of the localities of the Guji zone in the Oromia Regional State reached a climax beginning early last week. The protesters claim that the discharge from the company is causing skin irritation, complications in women's delivery, child illness and death.

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