The government has urged service providers and suppliers in the mining sector to uphold high standards of quality, professionalism and integrity in order to build lasting trust with mining companies and fully benefit from expanding local content opportunities.
The call was made in Dodoma on Monday by the Director of Mineral Audit and Trade, CPA Venance Kasiki, speaking on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Mining Commission, during a stakeholders’ meeting that brought together mining service providers, product suppliers and mineral licence holders.
The meeting focused on enhancing awareness following recent amendments to the 2018 Mining (Local Content) Regulations, effected by the Ministry of Minerals in September 2025.
The amendments stipulate that selected goods and services must now be provided exclusively by companies that are 100 per cent Tanzanian-owned, in line with the government’s drive to deepen local participation in the sector.
CPA Kasiki said the government, through the Mining Commission, has continued to refine the regulations to align them with the Mining Act and to strengthen Tanzanians’ participation across the mining value chain.
He noted that in November 2025, the Commission issued a public notice outlining a list of goods and services reserved for fully Tanzanian-owned companies, following the regulatory amendments.
“The Mining Commission will continue to issue and update the list of eligible services and products in line with the regulations. I encourage local service providers to seize these growing opportunities by meeting the quality and operational standards required by mining companies,” he said.
CPA Kasiki observed that previously, many mining companies relied heavily on imported goods and foreign service providers, including in areas such as staff transportation.
He said recent reforms have opened greater space for local businesses, but warned that sustainability of these opportunities depends on quality and reliability.
“These reforms have created real opportunities for Tanzanians. However, quality is key to building confidence, generating income, creating jobs and enabling the government to collect rightful revenues,” he stressed.
He added that the government will continue to engage stakeholders when announcing eligible goods and services, with the aim of strengthening collaboration, addressing industry challenges and ensuring sustainable and productive growth of the mining sector.
For his part, the Chief Executive Officer of the Tanzania Mining Suppliers Association (TAMISA), Japhet Mussa, called on local service providers to support government efforts by prioritising quality and professionalism over short-term gains.
“We commend the government for taking decisive steps to ensure local suppliers benefit from the mining sector. Our responsibility now is to deliver quality products and services that can sustain competitiveness and trust,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Executive Secretary of the Tanzania Chamber of Mines (TCM), Benjamin Mchwampaka, praised the Mining Commission for its progress in advancing local content and for clarifying the November 2025 notice.
He underscored the importance of incorporating stakeholders’ views and recommendations to ensure effective implementation of the regulations and to further strengthen the growth and contribution of Tanzania’s mining sector.