Zanzibar. The Mining Commission, in collaboration with various government institutions and private sector stakeholders, is taking part in the 12th Zanzibar International Trade Fair currently underway at Fumba, Zanzibar, to promote the wide range of investment opportunities available in Tanzania’s mining sector.
Held under the theme “Building Inclusive Growth through Trade and Innovation,” the exhibition has provided a platform for the Commission to highlight opportunities across the mining value chain, including mineral exploration, extraction, processing and trading, as well as the supply of goods and services to mining operations.
At the Commission’s pavilion, a large number of Zanzibar residents have turned out to learn more about the contribution of the mining sector to national development, particularly its role in boosting gross domestic product, creating employment and supporting individual economic advancement.
Officials from the Commission have outlined Tanzania’s current direction in strengthening sustainable mining practices and enhancing value addition, alongside policies, regulations and facilitative systems designed to enable citizens and investors to participate more effectively in the sector.
In an interview, the Mining Commission’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Mr Greyson Mwase, said the Commission’s participation in the fair is primarily intended to educate the public on how they can engage directly in the mineral value chain and benefit economically.
“The mining sector is not reserved for large-scale investors alone. There are numerous opportunities for small-scale miners, entrepreneurs, youth and women to participate through artisanal and small-scale mining, mineral processing, mineral trading, as well as the provision of goods and services to mines,” Mr Mwase said.
He added that the Commission is encouraging citizens to apply for Primary Mining Licences (PMLs), establish small-scale gemstone cutting and polishing facilities, and engage in mineral processing activities involving gold, gemstones and industrial minerals in order to add value before products reach the market.
Mr Mwase also underscored the importance of utilising formal mineral markets and designated mineral trading centres, noting that these facilities enhance transparency, ensure fair pricing and support orderly growth of the sector.
The Zanzibar International Trade Fair brings together local and international exhibitors from diverse sectors, offering a forum for networking, investment promotion and knowledge exchange, with the mining sector positioned as a key driver of Tanzania’s broader economic transformation.
