Ethiopia, March 19 -- Ministry of Mines and Petroleum said it has tabled today the first-ever national draft mineral policy for discussion with stakeholders.

The policy aims at enhancing the development of the mineral sector in the country.

State Minister of Mines and Petroleum, Assefa Kumsa said on the occasion Ethiopia has no mining policy but only law and regulations.

Laws and regulations are not complete without policy, he said, adding that a mining policy will help develop the trust of foreign investors and companies in particular.

Assefa, who noted that attention has been given to gold and metals, explained that the policy will provide directions on exploiting other minerals for development.

The state minster recalled that the ...