Dar es Salaam has emerged as a top performer in government revenue collection through the mining sector for the 2024/2025 fiscal year, having collected TZS 23.02 billion by May 125% of its annual target.
The Regional Mining Office had been assigned a target of TZS 18.36 billion, which was met as early as March. The region has since surpassed that goal by a wide margin.
Speaking in Dar es Salaam, the Regional Mining Officer, Geologist Lameck Gabote, credited the achievement to effective oversight and strong management of various revenue sources, including royalties, fees, and levies.
“For the upcoming 2025/2026 fiscal year, we’ve been allocated a target of TZS 24 billion. We are confident in not only meeting but exceeding that target. Dar es Salaam is highly active in revenue mobilization we don’t rest,” said Gabote.
Although Dar es Salaam is not known for large-scale mining operations, it has become a strategic hub for the mineral trade.
The presence of the International Mineral Market, along with the port and international airport, has positioned the region as a critical link in both domestic and international mineral commerce.
Gabote also noted that his office oversees a small-scale gold mine located in Kibindu Village, Handeni District in Tanga Region, which produces an average of 12 to 25 grams of gold per month.
He further explained that both Dar es Salaam and the neighboring Coast Region are rich in construction and industrial minerals, which have made significant contributions to revenue.
These minerals are key inputs in major infrastructure projects, including the ongoing construction of the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system in Dar es Salaam.
The data highlights the expanding role of the mining sector in regions without extensive mining operations and underscores the importance of infrastructure such as markets, ports, and airports in supporting sectoral growth and national economic development.
