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Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 26 Sep 2022, 10:47

Somalia is richly endowed with vast and diverse unexploited high-grade natural resources, including uranium, yttrium, bauxite, beryllium, copper, iron ore, platinum, niobium, tungsten, tin, tantalum, barium-barite, cobalt, coal, lead, silver, gold, phosphate, thorium, neodymium, praseodymium, dysprosium, titanium, molybdenum, chromium, gypsum, salt, lithium, boron, cesium, ytterbium, bismuth, granite, aluminum, zinc, gemstones, talc, hafnium, diamonds, opal, sulphur, fluorine-fluorite, marble, coal, kaolin, granite, limestone, emerald, aquamarine, ruby, sepiolite, sapphire, rare earth metals, piezo-quartz and many other economically important minerals, and of course, natural gas, oil and marine resources.

The Somali Government concluded uranium mining agreements in 1968-1969 with Western Nuclear of the United States, Somirem of Italy and a German consortium which included Uranerzbergbau-GmbH and Urangesellschaft mbH, Somalia has the world’s largest deposit of high-grade uranium.


The New York Times newspaper reported the discovery 16 March 1968.



EXPLORATION

The British, Soviet Union and Italian geologists conducted minerals resource surveys of Somalia prior to independence in 1960, After independence the United Nations Geologists conducted a mineral evaluation of the entire country in 1970, More extensive coverage of Somalia minerals can be found on the U.S. Geological Survey Computerized Resource Information Bank (CRIB) and the British and Italy Geological Survey websites.
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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 26 Sep 2022, 12:10

Wang Yi Meets with Foreign Minister Abshir Omar Huruse of Somalia

2022-09-22 22:05





On September 21, 2022 local time, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Somali Foreign Minister Abshir Omar Huruse on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

Wang Yi said that the traditional friendship between China and Somalia is an important part of China-Africa friendship. Somalia is the first East African country to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China, and the two countries have always respected each other and supported each other on issues related to each other's core interests. China has always advocated that all countries, big or small, strong or weak, rich or poor, are equal, and will continue to be a trustworthy friend of Somalia, providing support and assistance to Somalia within its capacity, so as to achieve common development and prosperity.

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https://www.fmprc.gov.cn/mfa_eng/wjb_66 ... 70389.html

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 26 Sep 2022, 18:57

Readout of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III's Meeting With the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

Sept. 15, 2022



Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, to the Pentagon today.

the full article here
https://www.defense.gov/News/Releases/R ... -president



The Somali president was welcomed like a king but if Somalia is not careful about its diplomacy, It will most definitely fall into the United States of America trap, the USA has been in and out of Somalia for the past four decades, American policymakers can't leave Somalia alone because the USA needs what Somalia has.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 28 Sep 2022, 08:30

President of Somalia Arrives in Addis Ababa


Addis Ababa September 28/2015 /ENA




Addis Ababa September 28/2015 /ENA/ President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud has arrived in Addis Ababa today.

Upon his arrival, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and other senior government officials accorded a warm welcome to the President at the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.

It is expected that during his stay in Ethiopia, President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud will have discussions with senior government officials about bilateral and regional issues of mutual interest.

It is to be recalled that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was among the first leaders who congratulated President Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud upon his election as president of Somalia a few months ago.


https://www.ena.et/en/?p=38665

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Zack » 28 Sep 2022, 08:50

This clown HSM is the useless clown the Somalis ever seen he is just traveling his predecessor FARMAAJO was much better

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 28 Sep 2022, 17:40

Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali ethnic, he is the president of a great nation called Somalia, you, on the other hand, are a mentally slow scumbag Tigrayan fggt who have no right to criticize him, Now do yourself a favor, stay away from all my threads.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 30 Sep 2022, 10:17

Ethiopia, Somalia call on UNSC to lift Somalia arms embargo


September 30, 2022


President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Picture credit: PMO


Addis Abeba – In a joint communique issued at the end of a two-day official visit by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopia and Somalia called upon the UN Security Council (UNSC) “to consider the request of the Federal Governments of Somalia for the lifting of the arms embargo imposed on the country for more than 30 years.”


Furthermore, the two leaders have also agreed to strengthen the bilateral relations between the the two countries including, collaborations “to effectively collaborate in the fight against their common enemy,

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https://addisstandard.com/news-alert-et ... ms-embargo


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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Zack » 30 Sep 2022, 15:07

AbyssiniaLady wrote:
28 Sep 2022, 17:40
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali ethnic, he is the president of a great nation called Somalia, you, on the other hand, are a mentally slow scumbag Tigrayan fggt who have no right to criticize him, Now do yourself a favor, stay away from all my threads.
You are a Galla wanebe Somali who eats the dirt of our shoes
Hassan sheikh Mahamoud is a clown and not a president of Somalia there hasn’t been a president of Somalia since the collapse of the last great president Mohammed Siyad bare. Farmaajo came close in rebuilding the state but hassan is not even close by the way hassan admired the late meles zenawi the same so called tigrayans u hate . After meles died after a year he attended a memorial gathering with sibhat Nega azeb gola and others and he called meles a statesmen Africans can learn from its on you tube I will post it soon ha sugi wayin this hassan has no back bone and it was his clan that lost the most during the Ethiopian invasion back in 2006. Any why am I mentioning this to a subhuman Galla

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 30 Sep 2022, 16:55

Zack wrote:
30 Sep 2022, 15:07
AbyssiniaLady wrote:
28 Sep 2022, 17:40
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is a Somali ethnic, he is the president of a great nation called Somalia, you, on the other hand, are a mentally slow scumbag Tigrayan fggt who have no right to criticize him, Now do yourself a favor, stay away from all my threads.
You are a Galla wanebe Somali who eats the dirt of our shoes
Hassan sheikh Mahamoud is a clown and not a president of Somalia there hasn’t been a president of Somalia since the collapse of the last great president Mohammed Siyad bare. Farmaajo came close in rebuilding the state but hassan is not even close by the way hassan admired the late meles zenawi the same so called tigrayans u hate . After meles died after a year he attended a memorial gathering with sibhat Nega azeb gola and others and he called meles a statesmen Africans can learn from its on you tube I will post it soon ha sugi wayin this hassan has no back bone and it was his clan that lost the most during the Ethiopian invasion back in 2006. Any why am I mentioning this to a subhuman Galla

Dr Zackovich

Get lost stupid illiterate mother fcker!

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 30 Sep 2022, 17:38

(Not new), It's an excerpt from a 42 years old document.


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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Zack » 30 Sep 2022, 18:34

I know how to hit the nerve of ignoble gallas who hate the noble people of the horn u lost it ignoble creature. Now go [deleted] some boots


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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 19 Oct 2022, 12:11

Terrorist Designation of Al-Shabaab Leaders

Press Statement

Antony J. Blinken, Secretary of State

October 17, 2022


The United States remains steadfast in our support of East African and African Union-led efforts to counter the threat from al-Shabaab, one of al-Qa’ida’s most dangerous affiliates, which has killed thousands of people, including Americans, in Somalia and across East Africa.

Today, the Department of State is designating five al-Shabaab leaders as Specially Designated Global Terrorists (SDGTs) under Executive Order (E.O.) 13224, as amended:
  • Mohamed Mire is a senior al-Shabaab leader responsible for the group’s strategic decision-making and leads the group’s interior wing, overseeing many of the group’s activities in Somalia.
  • Yasir Jiis is an al-Shabaab leader and the commander of the armed wing, the Jabha, which conducts attack operations.
  • Yusuf Ahmed Hajji Nurow, also known as Gees Ade, is the chief of al-Shabaab’s intelligence wing, the Amniyat, which plays a key role in the execution of suicide attacks and assassinations in the region.
  • Mustaf ‘Ato is a senior Amniyat official responsible for coordinating and conducting al-Shabaab attacks in Somalia and Kenya and has helped plan attacks on Kenyan targets and U.S. military compounds in Kenya.
  • Mohamoud Abdi Aden is an al-Shabaab leader and was part of the cell that planned the Dusit2 Hotel attack in 2019.
Additionally, the Department of the Treasury is concurrently designating a network of nine al-Shabaab financial facilitators. As a result of these actions, all property and interests in property of those designated today that are subject to U.S. jurisdiction are blocked, and all U.S. persons are generally prohibited from engaging in any transactions with them.


https://www.state.gov/terrorist-designa ... ab-leaders

Americans imperialism are now playing mind games with Somalis.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Abere » 19 Oct 2022, 12:47

At this stage of its socio-cultural, I would suggest Somalia more to engage in desert farming/agriculture. Promoting desert agriculture initiative is more equitable share for the pastoralist poor people. In traditional clan based community the dividend from sale of minerals unrealistic and more importantly, environmental pollution and degradation is more likely to result in. Thus, literacy, modernization and evolution of non-clan based is a prerequisite for better equity and environmental friendly sustainable development.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Hawdian » 19 Oct 2022, 13:05

Zackovich

This Galla woman is Somali now and she is loyal but Galla never good stocks.

No matter how pretty never bang Galla.

They will give you kids that carry shoes for Amhara, join in their raw meat processions and complain victims on and off.

Galla never proud of who they are. They will steal the culture of their neighbours. Those near Afar try to look Afar, those with Amhara join the raw meat and shoulder shaking and those near Sidama took all Sidama culture.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 19 Oct 2022, 23:25

Abere

Somalia cannot develop its economy by farming and exporting animals to markets in the Middle East, however, Mining is a promising sector, It has the potential to be a driver of poverty reduction and economic growth. It can create direct and indirect employment and income, develop transport and other necessary infrastructures, Unlike its neighbours, Somalia is well endowed with a wide array of mineral wealth, which could become through exports its major source of earning foreign exchanges.

By the way, Somalia is not desert, It's a semi arid savanna flat country.





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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 21 Oct 2022, 12:28

Somalia Signs Oil Production-Sharing Agreement With US Company

October 21, 2022




Somalia’s government signed an oil-production sharing agreement with US-based Coastline Exploration Ltd., the latest step toward developing the nation’s energy industry.

Coastline, based in Houston, Texas, paid $7 million to the government for seven agreements and will now proceed with an exploration program, the government said in a statement on Friday. The deal was signed after a review of an accord signed in February that was deemed illegal by the Horn of Africa nation’s former government.


Source, bloomberg.
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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 21 Oct 2022, 14:07

The US Coastline Exploration Company paid US$7 million to the Somali government for seven oil blocks, In 2020 Shell and Exxon have also made a US$ 1.7 million payment to Somalia to secure rent on five blocks that were awarded to the companies 30 years ago under the rule of former president Mohamed Siad Barre.

Somalia has more than 200 offshore oil blocks, said to hold over 250 billion barrels of oil.



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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by Abere » 21 Oct 2022, 14:21

Well, if Somalia is like what you are describing that is good. But it is often regarded as a predominantly arid and semiarid country with very little percentage of its land arable (as little as 13% cultivable). It has fewer rivers and fewer sources of fresh water compared to her neighbors, which is a major disadvantage/setback to its future growing population. At this stage of African countries where their bargain power is insignificant and their weak governance structure , mineral whether promising or falsely promising are just pure fantasy, if even materialized, they will be curse than blessings, especially in a clan based society like Somalia.
AbyssiniaLady wrote:
19 Oct 2022, 23:25
Abere

Somalia cannot develop its economy by farming and exporting animals to markets in the Middle East, however, Mining is a promising sector, It has the potential to be a driver of poverty reduction and economic growth. It can create direct and indirect employment and income, develop transport and other necessary infrastructures, Unlike its neighbours, Somalia is well endowed with a wide array of mineral wealth, which could become through exports its major source of earning foreign exchanges.

By the way, Somalia is not desert, It's a semi arid savanna flat country.



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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 21 Oct 2022, 18:39

Abere

I understand where you are coming from but clan based society is not the same as ethnic groups/ethnicity, We are fighting over everything in Ethiopia, Somalis are one big family, the problem in Somalia is external interference, not the clans, Western imperialism interference over the last 50 years had destabilized Somalia, Speaking of waters, Somalia, like other countries in Africa, has a huge amount of groundwater reserves, don't fall for climate change activists and western media propaganda, they have a hidden agenda.

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Re: Minerals of Somalia

Post by AbyssiniaLady » 24 Oct 2022, 19:27

Video - Oil and natural gas extraction in Somali Sea.

https://coastlineexploration.com/wp-con ... ideo-2.mp4


With a vast rich impressive sandy coastline, Somalia could become the world's largest exporter of oil and natural gas within 2 years, Extracting oil from offshore is easier, swiftly and less expensive compared to onshore oil extraction, Somalia’s future looks radiant.



Central Somalia Sea where time stood still.

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