Mining and the Environment: Tanzania’s Ongoing Struggle with Small-scale Mining’s Threat to the Natural Environment
Tanzania is blessed with abundant mineral resources but has also borne the brunt of the environmental consequences of its…
Welcome to Tanzania Digest’s Mining hub, covering the full value chain of Tanzania’s mining industry. We track gold, nickel, graphite, uranium, and tanzanite; policy, royalties, and local-content compliance; major projects and juniors; and the costs, logistics, and energy that determine competitiveness. Expect evidence-based explanations, data-driven briefs, and interviews that connect geology, markets, infrastructure, and community outcomes, so that investors, operators, policymakers, and citizens can make informed decisions.
Huge Debate: National vs. International Control of Rare Mineral Resources in Tanzania
The debate over controlling rare mineral resources is contentious, with significant implications for nations like Tanzania, rich in such…
62nd Anniversary of Tanzania Independence and Achievements of Mining Sector
Congratulations to Her Excellency Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, on the 62nd anniversary of…
Tanzania Secures $1B Deals with Australia, US in Critical Minerals Push
In a move that underscores Tanzania’s growing importance in the global critical minerals market, the country has recently inked…
Fungoni and Tajiri: Tanzania’s Promising Heavy Mineral Sands Projects
This week, I embarked on a journey to explore two of Tanzania’s promising heavy mineral sand projects: Fungoni and Tajiri.…
The Blood Gold Mines of The Congo Offer Lessons for Tanzania’s Mining Sector
The sun is extra calm this time of year. It gives way to the soft rift valley monsoons that…
UK-Tanzania Mining Partnership: A Milestone in Gemmology Education and Trade
The United Kingdom and the Republic of Tanzania held a joint business mission this week. The mission aims to promote…
Tanzania Forging Partnerships with Global Mining Giants, A Watershed Moment in Mining Sector
Tanzania marked a watershed moment in the mining journey, as we had the privilege of engaging with the esteemed…
Insights From the Africa Critical Minerals Summit 2023 Held in Cape Town
The Africa Critical Mineral summit is where governments and the private sector will engage on a bilateral and multilateral…
Why Investing in Namtumbo’s Uranium? A Lucrative Potential in Mining Sector in Tanzania
In recent years, Namtumbo, a district in Tanzania, has emerged as a significant player in the global uranium industry.…
