Tanzania

Tanzania – The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, is urging small-scale miners across Tanzania to thoroughly familiarize themselves with the Mining Act, Chapter 123, and its accompanying regulations. This call comes as a crucial step to mitigate conflicts at mining sites, which have historically impeded the sector’s growth. …

In a bold counter-cyclical move that defies the global slump in nickel prices, New York Stock Exchange-listed Lifezone Metals is forging ahead with its ambitious Kabanga project in Tanzania. This integrated nickel operation, set to become the East African nation’s first, is a high-stakes gamble on the future of the …

NAIROBI – A bombshell report by SwissAid, a leading non-governmental organisation, has cast a dark shadow over Kenya, alleging the East African powerhouse has become a major hub for the smuggling and resale of illicit gold sourced from war-torn South Sudan, Sudan, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The …

In a move that could reshape the East African economic landscape, Tanzania is throwing down the gauntlet with a radical overhaul of its mining sector. Far from dusty policy papers, the Ministry of Minerals has unveiled a dynamic strategy, backed by legislative muscle and cutting-edge digital tools, aimed squarely at …

Tanzania’s glittering mining sector, a long-standing pillar of its economy, is under the microscope following a damning new report by Global Financial Integrity (GFI). The report, “Illicit Financial Flows Risks Related to Beneficial Ownership in the Mining Sector in Tanzania,” paints a stark picture of how shadowy dealings and regulatory …

The dusty plains of northwest Tanzania are set to reverberate with the powerful hum of cutting-edge Finnish engineering, as mining giant Metso Corporation bags a colossal order exceeding €20 million to equip Sotta Mining’s burgeoning Nyanzaga gold project. The deal, announced yesterday, will see Metso deliver energy-efficient comminution equipment, including …

Buckle up, Tanzania! Australian gold mining giant Perseus Mining has just thrown down a cool $523 million (that’s a staggering 817 million Aussie dollars!) to unearth the glittering riches of the Nyanzaga Gold Project (NGP). This ambitious venture, set in the heart of Tanzania, promises to be the country’s first …

Tanzania has ignited a new era for its mining sector with the inauguration of its first-ever explosives manufacturing plant. Minerals Minister Anthony Mavunde presided over the launch of Solar Nitrochemicals Limited in the Kisarawe district, a move hailed as a significant step towards value addition and bolstering industries that serve …

Seoul, South Korea: In a strategic move to secure vital resources for future industries, Tanzania and South Korea are deepening their collaboration on critical minerals, setting their sights on diversifying global supply chains and reducing reliance on dominant players. Experts from both nations convened in Seoul for the Tanzania-South Korea …

The Tanzanian government has issued a firm directive to all holders of large and medium-scale mining licenses: begin implementation immediately. This decisive move is aimed at injecting fresh momentum into the nation’s mining sector, a critical driver of economic growth. Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, delivered this message during a …