Tanzania’s mining sector has recorded a strong performance in the first quarter of the 2025/26 financial year, with institutions under the Ministry of Minerals exceeding their targets and reporting steady progress in key projects.
The ministry’s management met in Dodoma on October 27, 2025, to review quarterly reports from its institutions the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), the State Mining Corporation (STAMICO), the Mining Commission, the Tanzania Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TEITI), and the Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC).
The session assessed achievements, challenges, and the pace of implementation of the ministry’s strategic plans.
According to the report, the Mining Commission collected TZS 315.4 billion between July and September 2025, surpassing its quarterly target of TZS 299.98 billion equivalent to 105.14 percent of the goal. The ministry aims to collect a total of TZS 1.4 trillion during the 2025/26 financial year.
The State Mining Corporation (STAMICO) reported that preparations are underway to install Rafiki Briquettes production plants in Dodoma and Tabora.
The environmentally friendly briquettes, made from coal residues, are already being produced in Kisarawe (Coast Region) and Kiwira (Songwe).
The corporation said it is also focusing on developing key mineral licenses and expanding strategic investments to strengthen its position in the mining value chain.
The report further noted that 2,356.413 kilograms of gold were refined at the Mwanza Precious Metals Refinery, which is partly owned by STAMICO.
The gold was purchased by the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) as part of its ongoing gold reserve accumulation program. Since October 2024, when the BoT began purchasing gold for national reserves, a total of 12 tonnes have been acquired, underscoring growing confidence in the domestic gold industry.
Meanwhile, the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) reported that the procurement process for a research helicopter is in progress.
The aircraft will support advanced mineral exploration across the country a step towards the government’s goal of ensuring that by 2030, at least half of Tanzania’s land area is geologically surveyed in detail.
GST also revealed that construction of a modern, high-capacity laboratory in Dodoma is ongoing, and once completed, it will enhance the efficiency and reliability of sample testing for minerals and soils.
The Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC), based in Arusha, announced the opening of a new jewelry and gemstone outlet at the Arusha International Conference Centre (AICC).
The addition brings the total number of TGC outlets to two, including its existing shop at Kilimanjaro International Airport (KIA).
The initiative aims to promote Tanzanian gemstones, support local artisans, and attract more value from the growing global jewelry market.
The Ministry of Minerals reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening transparency, efficiency, and accountability in managing the sector.
Officials said the ongoing initiatives are part of broader efforts to ensure Tanzanians continue to benefit from the country’s rich mineral resources while supporting sustainable industrial growth.