The project is expected to begin production within 18 months
Deputy Minister for Minerals Steven Kiruswa, who led Tanzania’s delegation to the forum emphasised that Africa occupies a strategic position in the global economy due to its vast reserves of
The project is expected to mirror the scale of his existing refinery in Nigeria
This initiative aims to transform small-scale mining into a more efficient and profitable venture, ensuring that local miners no longer lose their capital or time due to inadequate technology or
Officials believe the development will create new market opportunities for small- and medium-scale salt producers by enabling them to sell processed salt rather than unrefined raw material
The minister of Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, issued an immediate directive to the Mining Commission to expedite technical improvements to the gemstone trading systems, specifically targeting those administrative adjustments that
The minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, says the new system handles the entire licensing lifecycle, manages applications and the submission of quarterly reports.
This development was formally announced in Parliament on April 15, 2026, by the Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa
Furthermore, the government issued a final warning to another 43 licence holders. These individuals have 30 days to rectify existing defects or face similar cancellations
Mr Mavunde instructed the Isunda Group, which holds the mining licence in the disputed area, to cease all mining operations immediately until the completion of an investigation into the partnership