News
Call for protection of Mt Mautia over rare minerals
8+ hour, 31+ min ago (330+ words) DODOMA: Mount Mautia, located in Kongwa District, Dodoma Region, contains rare minerals found nowhere else in the world apart from Tanzania and Zimbabwe, prompting geologists to call for the protection of the area, which they say holds significant potential for…...
Tanzania's Mining Commission showcases opportunities in the country's mineral value chain
1+ week, 4+ day ago (218+ words) DODOMA: THE Mining Commission has continued to raise public awareness of the vast opportunities available within Tanzania's mineral sector, encouraging citizens and industry stakeholders to actively participate in various activities along the mineral value chain. Speaking during the ongoing Public…...
Research seen as key to turning mineral wealth into growth
3+ week, 2+ day ago (215+ words) DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA is seeking to extract greater economic value from its vast mineral resources by linking research and innovation more closely with industrial development, renewable energy and the digital economy, according to government officials and academics. The Minister…...
Njombe is Tanzania's new mineral hub after discovery of neodymium, praseodymium
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (348+ words) NJOMBE: THE Tanzanian government has announced Njombe Region as a new investment hub for Tanzania's mining sector following the discovery of strategic Rare Earth Elements (REE), specifically Neodymium (Nd) and Praseodymium (Pr)minerals increasingly vital to modern global technologies. Speaking…...
Geological firm discovers presence of substantial mineral resources in Rukwa region
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (205+ words) RUKWA: THE Rukwa Regional Commissioner, Makongoro Nyerere, has announced that a study conducted by 3rd Geological Brigade of Sichuan has confirmed the presence of substantial mineral resources in the region. The findings are expected to enhance the contribution of the mining…...
Tanzania seeks to market its mineral wealth at SA's Mining Indaba
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (362+ words) DODOMA: TANZANIA seeks to strengthen its strategic position in the international Mining Sector following its participation in the International Mining Indaba 2026 Conference, expected to be held in Cape Town, South Africa, from February 8 to 12, 2026. According to a statement issued by…...
Tanzania gets hi-tech mineral exploration gear" as it targets 50 percent coverage
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (268+ words) KAHAMA: THE Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has launched the deployment of a helicopter fitted with advanced exploration equipment as part of the government's strategy to expand Tanzania's mineral exploration coverage to 50 percent by 2030. The launching ceremony took place at…...
Tanzania takes mining, energy exploration to the next level - Daily News
6+ mon, 4+ week ago (264+ words) MBEYA: TANZANIAN geologists are playing a pivotal role in advancing small-scale mining and boosting exploration of oil and gas resources, the Tanzania Geological Society (TGS) has said. Prof Elisante Mshiu, TGS President, made the remarks while opening the society's Annual…...
Ministry outlines strategies to maximise mineral wealth - Daily News
7+ mon, 6+ day ago (538+ words) DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government is set to establish an Export Guarantee Scheme (EGS) to enable local miners to secure capital domestically, a strategic move designed strengthen the domestic economy and expand mining operations. Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, announced the…...
Ngorongoro-Lengai Geopark: Where earth tells its stories - Daily News
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (608+ words) KARATU: A NEW chapter in Tanzania's heritage unfolds under the wide skies of Karatu, Arusha. On 16 October 2025, the Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, Dr Philip Isdor Mpango, inaugurated the Urithi Geo-Museum, a modern sanctuary that celebrates and…...