RE: Transparency International: Corruption Worsening in Ethiopia3 Sep 2025 11:57
Funds, banks, and mining financiers pay very close attention to the Fraser Institute’s rankings and similar risk reviews when evaluating jurisdictions like Ethiopia. Most financing is restricted to junior explorers using equity capital, while institutional debt/equity is rare. Funds and financiers absolutely consider Ethiopia’s Fraser Institute risk ranking — and it’s one of the main reasons why gold projects there struggle to attract large-scale international investment
Likelihood of $240M Being Signed Off
Western commercial banks: 0–5% chance.
Specialist resource/alternative funds (private equity, streaming deals): 10–20% chance, but only with extreme terms.