Tanzania's Annual Demand for Explosives Estimated at 79,548.22 Tonnes
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TLDR
- Kisarawe District in Coast Region is becoming a major hub for explosives production with the establishment of two factories: Ideal Detonators Tanzania Limited and Solar Intracom Chemicals Limited.
- Ideal Detonators has an annual production capacity of 84,000 tonnes of explosives and 50,000 explosive units, while Solar Intracom Chemicals can produce 25,000 tonnes and 15,000 explosive units annually.
- Tanzania's annual demand for explosives is estimated at 79,548.22 tonnes and 29,663.17 explosive units, highlighting the need for domestic production.
- Deputy Minister for Minerals Dr. Steven Kiruswa emphasized that local production of explosives will improve availability and reduce reliance on imports.
- The government aims to support the domestic market for locally manufactured products to ensure sustainable production in the new factories.