FEMATA's Call for One-Stop Centres at Mineral Markets

Muhtasari

• FEMATA President John Bina made the call during the launch of Vision 2050 implementation instruments and a special dialogue between President Samia Suluhu Hassan and the private sector noting that the small-scale mining.
• According to Bina, the contribution of small-scale miners to the national economy has increased from about five per cent to 40 per cent, while the establishment of mineral markets across the country has helped reduce.
• He commended the government for establishing around 44 mineral markets, saying the move has improved transparency and enabled miners to benefit more from their activities.
• During my 13 years as FEMATA president, I have travelled across Africa and other parts of the world, but Tanzania remains one of the few places where small-scale miners are respected and recognised,” he said.
• He also called for the establishment of one-stop centres at mineral markets to reduce regulatory challenges and improve efficiency.