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The governments of Tanzania and the United Kingdom recently held a meeting to discuss a new report that looks at ways to add value to Tanzania's important minerals.
The report, created by the UK-funded Manufacturing Africa initiative, focuses on both short- and medium-term opportunities.
It is in line with a strategy being developed by Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals, which could bring in up to USD 11 billion annually.
The meeting was led by Anthony Mavunde, with a team from the British High Commission in Tanzania, including Ms. Tamsin Clayton, Head of Diplomacy and Economic Affairs.
The report highlighted 13 opportunities to add value to 11 types of important minerals found in Tanzania.
Minister Mavunde thanked the delegation for their valuable contribution and said the report matches the government's plan to increase the benefits of mineral value addition in the country.
"It’s important to carry out detailed research to understand the deposits of critical minerals in Tanzania. Large-scale value addition depends on having these resources available," said Mavunde.
The Minister also stressed the need for national teamwork to make sure the government’s plan is carried out successfully and to take full advantage of the opportunities identified.
