PRESIDENT DR. SAMIA SULUHU HASSAN TO OFFICIALLY OPEN TANZANIA MINING AND INVESTMENT CONFERENCE 2026





Tanzania's largest Mining and Investment Conference

Over 2,000 participants from more than 50 countries expected

Conference theme focuses on value addition in minerals to drive industrial development

Government and private sector jointly organizing the event

Minister Anthony Mavunde officially launches preparations for the conference

DAR ES SALAAM

The President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, is expected to officially open the 7th Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference (TMIC 2026), scheduled to take place from November 19–21, 2026, at the Julius Nyerere International Convention Centre (JNICC) in Dar es Salaam.

Speaking during the official launch of TMIC 2026 on June 27, 2026, the Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, said the Government has embarked on building an industrial economy driven by the mining sector through increased investment in mineral processing and smelting instead of exporting raw minerals.

He said the conference theme, "Value-Added Minerals: A Catalyst for Industrial Growth and Economic Development," reflects the Government's vision of positioning Tanzania as Africa's leading mineral processing hub.

According to Minister Mavunde, Tanzania already has eight gold refineries, while Dodoma Region hosts nine mineral processing plants that are either operational or under construction, in addition to a major nickel and copper smelting plant.

He further revealed that more than TZS 600 billion is being invested in the construction of a steel manufacturing plant that will use 100 percent locally sourced raw materials. Additional investments are underway in Kigamboni and Tanga for the processing of Heavy Mineral Sands, as well as the Panda Hill Niobium Project in Mbeya.

To enhance local participation in the mining industry, Mavunde noted that procurement under the Local Content Programme has reached TZS 5.1 trillion, with 20 products designated for local production to serve large-scale mining operations. He urged local businesses to uphold integrity and international standards to maximize these opportunities.

The Minister also said the mining sector has continued to strengthen its contribution to the national economy by generating TZS 1.374 trillion for the Government Consolidated Fund, surpassing the annual target of TZS 1.2 trillion.

He added that the Government has approved the allocation of 10 percent of all mining sector revenues to advanced geophysical surveys, aiming to increase the country's mapped mineral-rich areas from the current 16 percent to 50 percent by 2030.

Furthermore, the Government is establishing a special loan facility for small-scale miners, who, despite facing financial and technological challenges, contribute approximately 40 percent of the sector's revenue.

Minister Mavunde also announced the launch of a digital operation to revoke all inactive mining licences. Licence holders who fail to submit the required information within the stipulated timeframe will receive a 30-day notice, after which their licences will be automatically cancelled.

Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Engineer Yahya Samamba, said the Government is committed to ensuring that Tanzania's mineral wealth becomes a catalyst for industrialization, job creation, and economic growth through value addition rather than focusing solely on extraction.

He said TMIC 2026 will bring together government leaders, financial institutions, mining companies, technology experts, researchers, and other stakeholders from around the world to discuss investment opportunities and the future development of the mining sector.

"This is the time to enter a new era of investment, innovation, and growth in Tanzania's mining industry," he said.

On his part, the Executive Secretary of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, Engineer Benjamin Mchwampaka, said the conference is expected to attract more than 2,000 delegates and over 100 speakers from more than 50 countries. More than 20 discussion sessions will cover topics including mining policy, taxation, investment, technology, clean energy, critical minerals, value addition, and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues.

Mchwampaka added that TMIC 2026 will also place special emphasis on the development of small-scale miners, as well as promoting the participation of women and persons with disabilities throughout the mineral value chain.

The conference is expected to officially close with remarks by the President of Zanzibar and Chairman of the Revolutionary Council, Dr. Hussein Ali Mwinyi.

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