Challenges Faced by Small-Scale Miners in Tanzania

TLDR

• He said reforms introduced in the mining sector, particularly following changes made through the 2010 Mining Act, have contributed to increased participation of Tanzanians in the industry.
• FEMATA President John Bina made the call during the launch of Vision 2050 implementation instruments and a special dialogue between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the private sector noting that the small-scale mining.
• According to Bina, the contribution of small-scale miners to the national economy has increased from about five per cent to 40 per cent, while the establishment of mineral markets across the country has helped reduce.
• During my 13 years as FEMATA president, I have travelled across Africa and other parts of the world, but Tanzania remains one of the few places where small-scale miners are respected and recognised,” he said.
• However, he outlined several challenges that need to be addressed to support the sector’s growth towards Vision 2050.