Accra. Tanzania is poised to deepen domestic participation, industrial growth and value retention in its mining sector following the strengthening of institutional collaboration with Ghana on the implementation of Local Content policies.
The two countries are enhancing cooperation on policy design, regulatory frameworks and best practices aimed at increasing the participation of local citizens and firms across the mining value chain, strengthening domestic institutions and ensuring that a greater share of mineral wealth accrues to national economies.
This was underscored during an official experience-sharing visit by a delegation from Tanzania’s Mining Commission to Ghana’s Minerals Commission, which focused on the exchange of knowledge, implementation strategies and monitoring approaches for Local Content in the mining sector.
Speaking during the visit, Chairperson of Tanzania’s Local Content Committee, Dr Theresia C. Numbi, said Local Content should be viewed not merely as a legal requirement but as a strategic instrument for national development, industrialisation and economic empowerment.
“Local Content in the mining sector forms a strong foundation for national development, industrial growth and economic empowerment in Tanzania. The 2009 Mineral Policy, the Mining Act (Cap. 123) and the Mining (Local Content) Regulations of 2018 mandate the Mining Commission to coordinate, supervise and ensure effective implementation of Local Content across the entire mineral value chain,” said Dr Numbi.
She noted that Tanzania has already recorded tangible gains from the policy, with employment of Tanzanians in the mining sector reaching 98 per cent, while procurement of local goods and services rose to 88 per cent by 2025.
Dr Numbi said collaboration with Ghana would further strengthen Tanzania’s capacity to consolidate these gains by refining regulatory frameworks, enhancing monitoring and compliance mechanisms, and expanding opportunities for local suppliers, service providers and professionals.
She also commended the Ghana Minerals Commission for its hospitality and willingness to share practical experiences, describing the engagement as a valuable platform for mutual learning.
Officials from both sides said the exchange visit is expected to lay the foundation for a long-term strategic partnership between the two commissions.
They expressed optimism that the cooperation would serve as a reference point for other African countries seeking to implement sustainable Local Content policies that promote job creation, industrial development and broader social progress across the continent.
