Encouragement for Compliance with Government Price Guidelines for Minerals
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TLDR
- The Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa, visited Mkuranga on August 19, 2026, to assess mining activities and provide guidance.
- Dr. Kiruswa emphasized the importance of adhering to government price guidelines for minerals used in industries.
- Mkuranga District has allocated 15 acres for the construction of a dry port to facilitate the storage and transportation of locally produced goods.
- The district is home to 275 factories, with 39 utilizing minerals to produce various products, contributing 3.2 billion Tanzanian shillings to the 2025/26 fiscal year.
- KEDA Tanzania Float Glass produces approximately 600 tons of glass daily, with 98% of its raw materials sourced from Mkuranga.