Mamba Minerals Ltd has announced that it will start building a rare earth elements mine in Ngwala Village, Songwe Region, in December 2025.
The company says the first production is expected by the end of 2026.
The announcement was made in Dodoma on Wednesday during a meeting between the Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, and leaders from Mamba Minerals and its partner company, Shenghe Resources.
Mr Russell Scrimshaw, the Chairperson of Mamba Minerals, said the company is ready to support the government’s goal of starting mining activities quickly.
“We are committed to beginning construction in December 2025. Our goal is to have the first production by the end of 2026,” he said.
Mr Quangan Wang, the Chairperson of Shenghe, said the mine will be built together with a factory that will process and add value to the minerals.
A power plant that will produce between 10 and 12 megawatts of electricity will also be built to support the mine and nearby communities.
Rare earth elements are used to make many modern items such as electronics, electric car motors, wind power machines and medical devices.
Mr Mavunde praised the company for moving quickly to begin the project.
He reminded all holders of large and medium-scale mining licences to begin operations within 18 months, as required by the law.
He also thanked President Samia Suluhu Hassan for improving the investment climate in the country, saying this has helped attract big investors to Tanzania’s mining sector.
Once completed, the project is expected to create jobs and boost the local economy.
