{"id":7202,"date":"2026-07-07T10:40:31","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/research\/?page_id=7202"},"modified":"2026-07-07T10:45:38","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T10:45:38","slug":"mineral-exploration-extraction-and-processing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.aastu.edu.et\/research\/mineral-exploration-extraction-and-processing\/","title":{"rendered":"Mineral Exploration, Extraction and Processing"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Welcome to the Centre of Excellence for Mineral Exploration, Extraction, and Processing<\/h2>\n

at the Addis Ababa Science and Technology University.<\/p>\n \n

Dear valued partners in Industry, Government, Academia, and Colleagues.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n

Today, we stand on the threshold of a new era for our country's mineral sector. Although our country is endowed with economic metallic minerals, base metals, industrial minerals, and gemstones, the mineral sector is still highly underdeveloped due to limitations in skilled professionals, problem-solving geo-scientific research, high-caliber analytical laboratories, and technology-based innovations in mineral exploration and development. Hence, overcoming these challenges is the very purpose of the establishment of the Mineral Exploration, Extraction, and Processing (MEEP) Center of Excellence in AASTU. The Center is a testament to our collective ambition: to not just participate in the minerals industry, but to lead it through knowledge, innovation, and sustainability.<\/p>\n \n

Our mission is clear and multifaceted. We are building a nexus where cutting-edge research in mineral exploration, extraction, and processing flourishes. We are also committed to cultivating the next generation of industry leaders, MSc and PhD graduates, who are equipped with both theoretical knowledge and technical capabilities to undertake problem-solving geo-scientific research. The MEEP CoE is striving to serve as a bridge, connecting academic research with the practical needs of industry and the strategic direction of the government.<\/p>\n \n

Through this synergy, our Center's aim is to be the strategic partner in solving complex challenges in the mineral sector, and driving efficiency across the entire mineral value chain (exploration-extraction-processing). In a nutshell, our center is committed to undertaking problem-solving geo-scientific research, producing MSc and PhD holders, with technical knowledge and development capabilities, and bringing meaningful impact to our country through capacity building, providing quality consultancy, and using our research to pinpoint the most promising mineral resources of the country.<\/p>\n \n

Let's work together to make our Center the definitive hub for mineral Exploration, Extraction and Processing, and a catalyst for sustainable economic growth. We are always open for collaboration.<\/strong><\/p>\n \n

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Sincerely,<\/p>\n

Solomon Kassa (PhD)<\/p>\n

Head, MEEP Center of Excellence
Addis Ababa Science and Technology University<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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\ud83d\udce7<\/span> Alt. Email:<\/strong> Solomon.kassa@aastu.edu.et<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udcde<\/span> Phone:<\/strong> +251979048564<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd17<\/span> ORCID:<\/strong> 0009-0006-1925-6454<\/a><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udccd<\/span> Location:<\/strong> Addis Ababa Science and Technology University, College of Applied Science, Department of Geology<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

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About the CoE<\/h1>\n \n

Mineral Exploration, Extraction and Processing Center of Excellence is one of the eight Center of Excellences established in AASTU. The MEEP CoE mission is threefold: pioneering research, producing extraordinary graduates, and serving the nation and industry, through capacity building, high-quality consultancy, and identifying the country's mineral wealth that guide sustainable economic growth.<\/p>\n \n

The Center targeted to tackle the mineral sectors' biggest challenges: finding minerals more efficiently, extracting them more responsibly, and processing them more effectively. Basing its mission on three fundamental pillars, the Center is striving to transform challenges in the mining sector into opportunities for growth.<\/p>\n \n \n

Core Values<\/h2>\n \n
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\n I. Innovation & Transformative Research<\/strong>\n

Pursuing groundbreaking research and innovative solutions in mineral exploration and processing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n II. Academic Excellence<\/strong>\n

Delivering world-class education and training to produce extraordinary graduates.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n III. Collaboration and Partnership<\/strong>\n

Fostering strong partnerships between academia, industry, and government.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n IV. Capacity Building<\/strong>\n

Committed to nurturing Ethiopia's future leaders in mineral exploration and processing.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n

\n V. Service to National Development<\/strong>\n

Ensuring our work delivers tangible benefits to Ethiopian society and economic growth.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n \n \n

Vision of the CoE<\/h2>\n