Government Directive to Accelerate Construction of Mineral Processing Plant in Tanga
Latest Tanzania mining news · Government Directive to Accelerate Construction of Mine… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained
TLDR
- Tanzania is developing heavy mineral sands with mining operations at the Fungoni-Kigamboni and Tajiri projects.
- Nyati Mineral Sands Limited is the joint venture company managing these projects, with the Tanzanian government holding a 16 percent equity stake.
- Deputy Minister for Minerals Dr. Steven Kiruswa has directed the acceleration of the construction of a mineral processing plant in Tanga Region.
- The government has issued a two-year temporary permit for the company to export raw minerals during the construction period.
- This initiative aims to ensure minerals are processed in Tanzania before export, adding value to the local economy.