1. What is QOLANSA Minerals & Mining PLC?
QOLANSA MINERALS & MINING PLC is a 100% Ethiopian-owned diversified industrial company operating across mining, construction & water works, and premium agricultural exports. Established in 2017, the company is recognized for its integrity, sustainability, and excellence.
2. What is the company’s official legal name?
QOLANSA MINERALS AND MINING PRIVATE LIMITED COMPANY
(ቆላንሳ ሚንራል እና ማይኒንግ ኃላፊነቱ የተወሰነ የግል ማኅበር)
3.Who owns QOLANSA Minerals & Mining PLC?
The company is fully Ethiopian-owned by:
Mr. Ararsa Gawole Dulecha – Founder & General Manager (80%)
Ms. Betty Getu Bayu – Deputy General Manager (20%)
5. What is the company’s financial strength?
As of August 2025:
Paid-up Capital: ETB 9,000,000
Cash in Bank: ETB 9.7+ million
Debt: Zero
QOLANSA is financially stable with no encumbrances.
6. Where is QOLANSA headquartered?
Addis Ababa, Kirkos Sub-city, Woreda 01, House No. T11C
Tel: +251 97 881 9855
Email: qolansa2017@gmail.com
7. Where are the mining and operational sites located?
Our primary mining, quarry, and processing operations are based in:
Shakiso, Guji Zone, Oromia Region
This region contains rich deposits of minerals such as gold, tantalum, limestone, dolomite, and gypsum.
8. What are the company’s main business sectors?
QOLANSA operates under three core pillars:
A. Critical & Precious Minerals
Gold
Tantalum
Opal
Limestone, Gypsum, Dolomite
Full export competence to UAE, China, India, and Europe
B. Construction & Water Works
Grade-1 Water Works Contractor (WWDC/1/262 — highest grade in Ethiopia)
GC-2 General Contractor
Self-supplied aggregates at 20–30% below market rates
C. Premium Agricultural Exports
Under the “QOLANSA GOLD” brand:
Coffee
Pulses
Oilseeds
Incense
Beeswax
9. What makes QOLANSA unique in Ethiopia?
QOLANSA is the only private Ethiopian company that simultaneously possesses:
All-category mineral export licenses
Grade-1 Water Works certification
GC-2 General Contractor license
Full agricultural export licenses
Dolomite manufacturing license
Hotel & Resort license
This rare combination allows QOLANSA to serve multiple high-growth sectors with unmatched competency.
10. What is the company’s long-term vision?
Vision 2030:
To become Ethiopia’s leading private industrial conglomerate with:
ETB 2.5 billion+ annual revenue
1,500+ full-time employees
USD 250–300 million company valuation
Operations spanning mining, infrastructure, and exports
11. What is the company’s mission?
Responsibly extract and add value to Ethiopia’s mineral resources
Deliver world-class construction and water infrastructure
Export traceable, premium-grade agricultural products
Create jobs and community prosperity in Oromia and across Ethiopia
13. What certifications and licenses does QOLANSA hold?
All-category mineral export license
Grade-1 Water Works Certificate (WWDC/1/262)
GC-2 General Contractor license
Coffee, Pulses & Oilseeds Export license
Dolomite Manufacturing license
Hotel & Resort license
14. How can investors or partners contact QOLANSA?
Mr. Ararsa Gawole Dulecha
Founder & General Manager
Tel: +251 97 881 9855
Email: qolansa2017@gmail.com
Website: www.qolansa.et (Launching Q1 2026)
14. How can investors or partners contact QOLANSA?
Mr. Ararsa Gawole Dulecha
Founder & General Manager
Tel: +251 97 881 9855
Email: qolansa2017@gmail.com
Website: www.qolansamm.com
15. What action sections are available on the website?
Visitors can quickly access:
Explore Our Minerals
Construction & Water Projects
Premium Coffee & Agri Exports
Partner With Us