The Minister of Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde, has led a meeting between the Ministry of Minerals and the Association of Intermediate Mineral Traders – Brokers (CHAMMATA) to discuss the challenges they face and explore ways to resolve them to improve the efficiency of their operations. The meeting took place today, August 24, 2024, in Dar…
When it comes to the selling of commodities, very few things can make one charge a premium for its product due to the uniformity of the product, however, Tanzania’s long-standing peace and stability provide a unique advantage in the global minerals market, particularly in branding its resources as “conflict-free.” Here’s how Tanzania can benefit from…
Today in Dar es Salaam, Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, emphasized that mineral value addition is a top priority for the Tanzanian government. Speaking at the closing of a three-day gemstone value addition training organized by the Tanzania Women in Mining and Mineral Industry (TWIMMI) at the African Minerals and Geosciences Centre (AMGC),…
Since 1909, when gold mining started at the Sekenke gold mine, a positive trend in the improvement of mining technology has been observed in Tanzania. Focusing on the Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASGM) sector, the improvement has contributed to increasing efficiency and gold production; with metallurgists, mining engineers, geologists, and mineral laboratories contributing significantly. It…
The Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde announced Tanzania’s goal to become Africa’s largest graphite producer. Currently, Tanzania contributes only 0.64% to Africa’s graphite production, while Madagascar and Mozambique account for 13% and 10%, respectively. Mavunde stated that ten companies holding graphite mining licenses are poised to start production, aiming to increase Tanzania’s market share. Mavunde…
Minister of Trade and Industry, Dr. Selemani Jafo, has directed the Fair Competition Commission (FCC) to conduct a special audit in the mineral sector to establish the losses the country is incurring due to undisclosed mergers of companies. The Minister issued the directive in Dar es Salaam on Monday during a tour of the Commission’s offices for familiarization….
The Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA) is gearing up to announce new investment opportunities in oil and gas exploration blocks, with an initial focus on the coastal region. This announcement comes amidst Tanzania’s commitment to transition towards clean energy sources. PURA Director General, Engineer Charles Sangweni, revealed these plans during the 48th Dar es Salaam International Trade…
The Mining Commission has expressed its commitment to ensuring that all players in the sector capitalize on the vast investment opportunities in Tanzania’s mining sector. A geologist at the Mining Commission, Mr Patrick Machumu, said there were several strategies put in place by the commission to ensure that stakeholders are aware of the opportunities, noting that…
Mining stakeholders have appealed to the government to review the Mining (Corporate Social Responsibility) Regulation 2023, saying its application in some mining areas is inappropriate. They appealed to the mining license operators and stakeholders meeting occasioned by the Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Stephen Kiruswa. The regulations that they call for review involve holders of mining…
The University of Dar es Salaam (UDSM), in collaboration with the Republic of Korea’s Yulho Company Limited, is set to build a new center dedicated to testing various minerals found across Tanzania. The project, which will cost over 27bn/-, will fund the Mineral Exploration Academy and Mineral Analysis Laboratory. During the signing of the Memorandum of…
