The Lobito Corridor Railway: A Personal Perspective on Its Impact on Mining in Tanzania
As someone deeply engaged in Tanzania’s mining sector, I couldn’t help but reflect on the Lobito Corridor railway project. This ambitious venture, linking Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia to Angola’s Lobito port, has the potential to reshape regional trade in ways we can’t ignore. But while it’s being celebrated as a…
Geita Gold Mine Workers Strike Over Education Allowance Dispute.
Highlight:Workers at Geita Gold Mining Limited have launched a food strike, demanding the reinstatement of full education allowances for their children. The dispute, stemming from a 25% reduction in the agreed benefits, underscores tensions over employee welfare and corporate policies. Workers Protest Reduced AllowancesGEITA – Workers at Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) have entered their…
Helium One’s Major Discovery in Tanzania Could Shape Global Helium Supply
Helium One has made a significant breakthrough in Tanzania, uncovering an estimated 98.9 billion cubic feet (bcf) of helium reserves, positioning the country as a future player in the helium market. This discovery comes as global helium supplies continue to decline, affecting industries ranging from healthcare to aerospace. With helium essential for applications in medical…
Tanzania Schedules Auction for Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks in 2025
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – November 5, 2024Tanzania has announced that it will auction 26 petroleum exploration blocks in its fifth licensing round, set to open on March 5, 2025. The announcement was made by Dr. James Mataragio, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy (Gas and Oil), during the African Energy Week conference…
Tanzania’s Bold Move into the World of Niobium Production.
In a rare glimpse into the future of Tanzanian industry, the government has announced plans to begin niobium production a venture that promises to elevate Tanzania’s global standing in critical mineral supply chains. Niobium, a mineral central to industries from aerospace to oil and gas, has always been rare and highly coveted, but Tanzania’s upcoming…
Mining (Minimum Shareholding and Public Offering) Regulations: A Step Towards Local Ownership or a Challenge to Investors?
In 2016, Tanzania introduced the Mining (Minimum Shareholding and Public Offering) Regulations (GN No. 286), imposing an obligation on Special Mining Licence (SML) holders to list at least 30% of their shares on the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE). At its core, the regulation aims to create more opportunities for Tanzanians to share in…
Tanzania’s Mining Sector – Practical Guidance from a Legal Adviser
The mining sector in Tanzania has a long history starting from the pre-colonial era when the country’s mineral resources were mined and exported to foreign markets. Tanzania is endowed with significant diverse deposits. The sector has experienced gradual growth with a good track record over the years and we predict increased foreign direct investment with…
Strategic Minerals : From Neglect to Opportunity
For decades, Tanzania’s mining sector has been synonymous with gold, accounting for the lion’s share of export revenues and attracting significant foreign investment. While the focus on gold mining has driven economic growth, it has overshadowed the country’s vast potential in other valuable metallic and strategic minerals. From copper to rare earth elements, Tanzania possesses…
Tanzania Increases Stake in Sotta Mining to 20% in Major Milestone.
Key Takeaways: MWANZA – Tanzania’s government has achieved a significant milestone in its benefit-sharing model for the extractive industry, as its free carried interest in Sotta Mining Corporation Limited (SMCL) has risen from 16% to 20%. This marks the first instance in which the government, through the Office of the Treasury Registrar (OTR), has successfully…
Eyasi-Wembere Basin Oil Exploration Project Progresses to Key Phase.
SIMIYU: The ongoing oil and gas exploration project in the Eyasi-Wembere Basin, which spans five regions in Tanzania, has reached 20% completion, according to recent updates from the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC). The exploration, conducted using 2D seismic data technology, aims to identify potential oil and gas reserves in this region. The project’s team,…
