3.2 Billion Shillings Contribution from Mining Sector in 2025/26
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TLDR
- The mining sector in Mkuranga is projected to contribute 3.2 billion shillings in the 2025/26 financial year.
- Mkuranga has 275 factories, with 39 utilizing minerals to produce various products.
- The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, visited Mkuranga on August 19, 2026, to assess mining activities and challenges.
- KEDA Tanzania Float Glass factory produces approximately 600 tons of glass daily, with 98% of its raw materials sourced from Mkuranga.
- A dry port is being constructed on 15 acres in Mkuranga to facilitate the storage and transportation of locally produced goods.