A total of 13,279 mines and 164 explosives storage facilities have been inspected across the country between July 2024 and March 2025.
This was revealed today, May 28, 2025, in Mwanza by the Director of Licensing at the Mining Commission, Engineer Aziza Swedi, while speaking on behalf of the Commission’s Executive Secretary, Engineer Ramadhan Lwamo, during a working session for mine and explosives inspectors from various regions of the country.
Engineer Aziza stated that the inspected sites include seven large-scale mines, 46 medium-scale mines, 13,226 small-scale mines, and 164 explosives storage facilities.
“These inspections have strengthened the mining sector and increased government revenue through royalties, thereby contributing to the growth of the economy and the National GDP,” she said.
She added, “The Sixth Phase Government under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has high expectations for the mining sector due to its significant contribution to the National GDP. By 2024, the sector contributed 10.1% to the GDP, surpassing the 10% target initially set for 2025.”
Engineer Aziza attributed these achievements to the hard work of the Mine Inspection Department, which is the main source of government revenue within the sector.
She also reminded inspectors to adhere to the Mining Act No. 123 when carrying out their duties, which includes educating small-scale miners on occupational health and safety, environmental protection, and the safe use of explosives to prevent accidents.
“I direct each region to identify high-risk areas for accidents and submit the information to the Chief Mines Inspector so that collaborative strategies can be developed to prevent accidents in those areas,” she emphasized.
Meanwhile, the Director of Mine and Environmental Inspections, Engineer Hamisi Kamando, said the fourth session for mine inspectors aims to build capacity in executing their responsibilities, noting that they are the backbone of mining sector oversight.
“Mine inspectors have a major responsibility. The government's revenue collection targets rely on sources of income monitored by inspectors. Without safeguarding these sources, revenue cannot be realized. We will continue learning and improving performance to ensure targets are met,” said Engineer Kamando.
He further highlighted the consequences of failing to conduct inspections, including fatal accidents in mines, suspension of mining activities, and a decrease in government revenue.
