Dar es Salaam: The Minister for Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde, has said the Government will continue to collaborate with stakeholders in the mining sector through discussion platforms with the aim of building a competitive sector that attracts investment and makes a significant contribution to the growth of the national economy.
Hon. Mavunde said this at the Mining Breakfast Briefing (MBB), organized in collaboration with the Tanzania Chamber of Mines (TCM) and the Ministry of Minerals, where he called on stakeholders to continue using these platforms to discuss opportunities and challenges related to the mining sector.
He thanked the leaders and members of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines for continuing to provide an opportunity for the Government and stakeholders to meet and discuss various issues in the sector, while commending Mantra Tanzania Limited for sponsoring the session.
He said the participation of stakeholders in these platforms shows a shared commitment to building a competitive mining sector that attracts capital and technology, as well as ensuring that mineral resources are fully utilized to stimulate economic and social development.
“The government appreciates this mechanism of meeting with stakeholders in the mining sector through the Mining Breakfast Briefing, as it provides an opportunity to hold productive discussions, build mutual understanding, receive emerging challenges and find solutions together”, he said.
He said the government will continue to collaborate with stakeholders in the sector in resolving emerging challenges and improving the investment environment to increase production, employment, Government revenue and use this opportunity to urge mining service providers to seize the opportunity of building mining product manufacturing industries.
“It is good to continue meeting regularly through this important platform, because it gives us an opportunity to listen to each other, discuss and find solutions to the challenges facing us together,” he said.
The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Eng. Yahya Samamba, thanked stakeholders in the mining sector for participating in the session, urging them to increase cooperation and solidarity in developing the sector.
He said cooperation between the government and the private sector is important in resolving challenges, stimulating investment and ensuring that opportunities arising from mineral resources are used for the broader benefit of the Nation.
He stressed that regular communication between the Government and stakeholders will continue to be an important tool in identifying challenges early and finding joint solutions.
For his part, the Chairman of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines, Engineer Philbert Rweyemamu, thanked Minister Mavunde for continuing to maintain good relations with stakeholders in the mining sector.
He commended the Government’s mechanism to meet regularly with stakeholders through the Mining Breakfast Briefing, saying that these platforms are important in building close communication, exchanging experiences and discussing challenges and opportunities in the sector.
He said the Tanzania Chamber of Mines will continue to collaborate with the Government under the strong leadership of Hon. President Dr. Samia S. Hassan in ensuring that the mining sector continues to strengthen, attract investment and increase its contribution to the development of the Tanzanian economy.
Speaking about the progress of the Uranium project, the Sustainability Manager of Mantra Tanzania Limited, Majani Wambura, said the project has identified the presence of reserves of approximately 58,500 tons of Uranium, with production expected to reach 3,000 tons per year.
He said the project is expected to provide employment to more than 4,000 workers after starting production, a move that will stimulate economic activities and increase opportunities for Tanzanians.
According to Wambura, the project is expected to start production in 2029 and have a life of more than 20 years, with research ongoing to determine the presence of more resources in areas associated with the project, where all these steps will make Tanzania among the 10 largest Uranium producers in the world.
He said Uranium is a resource with various uses, including in the production of electricity and the health sector, especially the use of radiation in diagnostics and treatment.
Closing the forum, the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, said the Government and stakeholders in the mining sector should continue to meet regularly through the Mining Breakfast Briefing (MBB) to discuss and resolve challenges arising in the sector.
He said regular meetings will help build communication and mutual understanding between the Government and stakeholders, discuss existing challenges and opportunities, as well as create a better investment environment in the mining sector.
