Expansion of Opportunities for Youth and Women in Mineral Economy

TLDR

• Abdulrahman Mwanga, presented the figures to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals held in Dodoma on 11th August 2026, where the Ministry briefed lawmakers on the performance of the mineral sector.
• The Ministry of Minerals shared the figures in a statement posted on its official X account, reporting that 21,710 kilograms of that volume, equivalent to 75.64%, were purchased directly by the Bank of Tanzania (BOT).
• Anthony Mavunde, directed the Mining Commission to extend the operating hours of mineral markets until 9:00 p.m., to give traders and buyers more time to conduct business, making mineral markets more accessible and.
• And through the Mining for a Brighter Tomorrow (MBT) programme, the Government continues to expand opportunities for youth, women and people with special needs to participate in Tanzania’s mineral economy.