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.…
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.
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.…
Defying STAMICO’s Closure? No Way! How Historic Awards and Strategic Excellence Fuel Tanzania’s Mining Renaissance
STAMICO is the State Mining Corporation in Tanzania that was established in 1972. The mining industry is one of…
After Tanzania-Winshear SAGA, Are Government-Private Mining Partnerships Putting National GDP at Stake?
Tanzania has many minerals, including gold, diamonds, coal, iron ore, uranium, and precious stones like Tanzanite, a gemstone found…
Local Community Engagement in Mining: What is Done and How Can We Improve?
The essence of community engagement in mining is not merely a facade but a pragmatic approach that has seen…
North Mara Gold Mine Invasions: Government Act Accordingly or Risk Descent Into Lawlessness
You wouldn’t need a month, not even a week, just talking to bodaboda who happens to give you a…
