Small-scale miners in Nyang’wale District have thanked the government for creating a favorable environment for investment and providing valuable technical support.
This includes offering mining education and providing equipment to improve their operations. The aim is to help them move from small-scale mining to medium and large-scale mining in the future.
One of the Directors of the Igalula Gold Mine, Jumanne Misungwi, explained that the mine received a license in 2019 but struggled with production due to a lack of modern equipment.
He shared that at the end of last year, they signed an agreement with Chinese investor Zhong Tan Kun for technical support under a system set up by President Samia Suluhu Hassan. This support has already led to the production of over 15 kilograms of gold in just two months.
Misungwi praised President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Minister Anthony Mavunde for their support in improving the mining industry.
He also mentioned that the investment allowed them to build Igalula Secondary-Gold Mine School and create local job opportunities.
They are also working on constructing laboratories for the school to further support education in the area.
Chinese investor Liu Diheng explained that their decision to invest in Tanzania was based on the strong relationship between Tanzania and China.
They are teaching local miners new techniques and helping them improve their operations, benefiting both nations.
Juma Mashimba, the Secretary-General of the Utulivu Mining Group in Bululu Village, also shared their success story.
His group, consisting of 16 smaller groups with 600 members, started mining in 2019 but faced challenges due to a lack of equipment.
After partnering with Zhongtan Longten Kuangye Mining for technical support, they have increased their gold production and paid significant taxes to the government.
Finally, Costatine Mazinzi of Group 9 Mining Company Limited shared that they received a mining license in 2019 and signed a technical support agreement last year.
They are now preparing to begin production and hope to produce at least 20 kilograms of gold annually by May.
The miners are grateful to the government for bringing in investors who have helped increase their income and improve their mining practices.