Government Reviews Tanzanite Trading System to Increase Value from Gemstone
Habari mpya za mining Tanzania · maelezo ya Government Reviews Tanzanite Trading System to Increase… · imesasishwa 13 Aug 2026 · habari mpya · masasisho · maelezo
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- Tanzania produced 67.8 tonnes of gold valued at TZS 18.4 trillion during the 2025/26 financial year, with 28,701 kilograms sold through the country’s five domestic gold refineries.
- The programme offers a reduced royalty fee of 4%, down from the standard 6%, together with a waived inspection fee and zero-rated VAT on the domestic sale.
- The Government is also reviewing the tanzanite trading system in Mirerani as part of a broader strategy to grow the tanzanite business and increase the value Tanzania derives from the gemstone.