CHIEF MINE INSPECTORS URGED TO BE AMBASSADORS OF LEGAL MINERAL TRADE

 



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The Government has called on Chief Mine Inspectors and Mine Managers across the country to act as ambassadors in enforcing mining laws and regulations, while demonstrating patriotism in the minerals trade in order to increase the sector’s contribution to the national economy.

The call was made on April 24, 2026, in Kahama District, Shinyanga Region, by Mining Engineer Erasmina Massawe from the Directorate of Mineral Audit and Trade under the Mining Commission. She was speaking during a training session for managers and chief inspectors of small-scale mines, which brought together participants from mining regions including Kahama, Mbogwe, and Shinyanga.

The training aimed at strengthening technical knowledge, improving mine management, ensuring compliance with mining laws and regulations, and promoting safe and sustainable mining practices.

She noted that, in addition to enhancing safety in mining operations, the leaders must also be part of the Government’s strategies to ensure transparency in the mineral trade and adherence to the Mining Act and its regulations—measures that will help curb mineral smuggling.

Massawe further explained that the Government, through the Mining Commission, has continued to implement various strategies to strengthen oversight of the mineral trade. These include improving the mineral trading system, establishing mineral markets and buying centers, deploying Resident Mine Officers in mining areas, and constructing the Mirerani wall, which has significantly helped control the smuggling of Tanzanite.

She added that the Government has strengthened security and monitoring of minerals by placing inspectors in key areas such as airports, ports, border points, and mining sites. This is in addition to overseeing the issuance of mineral export permits and enforcing tax laws, including the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemptions on certain mining activities.

Speaking on empowering Tanzanians to participate fully in the sector, Massawe said that improvements in the Local Content Regulations have significantly increased the participation of Tanzanians in supplying goods and providing various services to mining operations.

“There are now many opportunities in the mining sector, including catering services, security, personal protective equipment, legal services, construction, and insurance. Tanzanians should take advantage of these opportunities to increase their income and grow the national economy,” she emphasized.

Meanwhile, stakeholders in the mining sector have been encouraged to utilize the modern laboratory of the Mining Commission located in Dar es Salaam for testing minerals and samples to ensure reliable mineral trade.

The training forms part of the Government’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the management of small-scale mining and to ensure that mineral resources bring broader benefits to citizens and the nation at large.

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