Lindi. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has directed the Ministry of Minerals to conduct a thorough follow-up on mining companies that have held on to exploration sites for years without developing them, including three firms operating in Ruangwa District, Lindi Region.
Speaking on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, during a visit to Huaer International Limited at Ng’au Village in Ruangwa, Mr Majaliwa said the companies—Nachu, Uranex, and Paco Gems Ltd—must clarify the fate of the areas they have occupied for years without progress, failing which the land will be repossessed and returned to local communities.
“Paco Gems has been in place since 2009 with no development. Uranex paid compensation as early as 2012, but nothing has happened to date. Nachu even signed its contract in the presence of the President, yet the company has since gone silent. This must stop,” said the Prime Minister.
He praised Huaer International Limited for making tangible progress within a short time after obtaining all required permits.
“Your company began inspections in 2024, received results and approvals within the same year, and has already commenced construction. You deserve commendation and should serve as an example to the other firms,” he said.
Mr Majaliwa added that the project aligns with President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s vision of creating employment opportunities for Tanzanians through investment.
“Once construction is complete, this project will generate jobs for Tanzanians, particularly residents of Ruangwa,” he said.
He also urged young Tanzanians employed by the company to work diligently, professionally, and with integrity.
“We must demonstrate to investors that we are employable and capable of delivering quality work,” he noted.
For his part, the Acting Lindi Regional Commissioner, who also serves as Mtwara Regional Commissioner, Colonel Patrick Sawala, commended the government for continuing to open up investment opportunities that are spurring economic growth across the region.
He said the Huaer project, valued at $20 million, would significantly boost not only the economy of Ruangwa and Lindi but also that of the nation at large.
“As a region, we remain committed to implementing national investment policies and to maintaining a conducive environment that encourages more investors to come and operate here,” he added.
