Technical Support for Proposed Small-Scale Miners' Bank
Latest Tanzania finance news · Technical Support for Proposed Small-Scale Miners' Bank explained · updated Aug 21, 2026 · economy news · GDP · investment
TLDR
- The Bank of Tanzania has approved the establishment of a bank for small-scale miners in Tanzania.
- BoT Governor Emmanuel Tutuba stated that the central bank is ready to receive a formal application from the Federation of Small-Scale Miners’ Associations of Tanzania.
- During a meeting in Geita, Tutuba emphasized the importance of miners pooling their resources to create a strong financial institution.
- He warned that while the initiative has been approved, it must still meet legal requirements regarding capital, governance, management, and funding sources before licensing.