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Implementation of Mine Closure Plan for Environmental Conservation

Latest Tanzania mining news · Implementation of Mine Closure Plan for Environmental C… explained · updated Aug 19, 2026 · breaking news · latest updates · explained

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  • 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 visited the projects to inspect production activities and the construction of the processing plant in Tanga Region.
  • The government has issued a two-year temporary permit for the export of raw minerals to allow the company time to complete the processing plant.
  • The initiative aims to ensure minerals are processed in Tanzania before export, adding value to the local economy.

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He further stressed the importance of implementing the Mine Closure Plan, including restoring areas affected by mining activities to safe and productive conditions once extraction operations are completed.

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