RE: Blue..........10 Dec 2024 18:35
Mining in Tanzania
The government revenue from the sector during the 2022/2023 fiscal year was 678bn/-, while in 2023/24 fiscal year, it accrued 753bn/-. Looking ahead, Mr Mavunde set a target of 1tri/ in revenue for the ongoing 2024/2025 fiscal year, expressing confidence that this ambitious goal is achievable due to the government’s commitment to transforming the mining sector.
He attributed the sector’s successes to the government’s efforts in conducting High-Resolution Airborne Geographical Surveys, which account for 16 per cent of the progress.
Mr Mavunde expressed optimism about continued positive results from the sector due to intensified surveys.
The government has introduced Vision 2030, themed “Madini ni Maisha na Utajiri” (Minerals are Life and Wealth), which aims to integrate mining with other economic sectors such as agriculture, water, and health through geographical surveys.
The Vision 2030 will facilitate detailed mineral exploration, promote innovation, and improve planning. Additionally, it will address soil acidity issues by using lime during cultivation and treat salinity in over 3.7 million hectares of land with gypsum.
Mining Commission stresses optimisation of investment opportunities
The minister also highlighted ongoing helium explorations in Rukwa and Songwe regions, which could position Tanzania as the third-largest helium producer globally, after Russia and the United States. Helium is essential for MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan machines and other applications.
The completion of the High-Resolution Airborne Geographical Survey is expected to attract further mining investments and fully exploit Tanzania’s mineral deposits, including helium.
The Vision 2030 aims to lead to new mineral discoveries, enhancing GDP growth and ensuring the sector’s sustainability.
To accelerate the sector’s transformation, the government has increased the Mining Ministry’s budget from 89bn/- in the 2023/2024 fiscal year to 231bn/- in the 2024/2025 fiscal year.