The Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Minerals, Mr. Msafiri Mbibo, has met with the leadership of the Tanzania Mineral Brokers Association (CHAMMATA) in Dodoma to listen to and address various challenges facing mineral brokers in the country.
The meeting was also attended by the Commissioner for Minerals, Dr. Abdulrahman Mwanga, the Executive Secretary of the Mining Commission, Eng. Ramadhani Lwamo, and other officials from the Ministry of Minerals and the Mining Commission, underscoring the Government’s commitment to strengthening collaboration with stakeholders in the mining sector.
Speaking on behalf of CHAMMATA members, the Association’s Chairperson, Mr. Jeremia Kituyo, presented a number of challenges affecting mineral brokers. After listening to the concerns and proposals raised, Mr. Mbibo assured the CHAMMATA leadership that the Government would work closely with relevant institutions to address the issues and provide sustainable solutions.
Mr. Mbibo emphasized that the Government, through the Ministry of Minerals, has put in place strong strategies to ensure that all stakeholders in the mining sector—including small-scale miners and mineral traders—operate in a conducive, safe and productive environment.
He added that the ongoing efforts aim to increase mineral production, strengthen transparent and competitive mineral trade, and ensure that the mining sector continues to grow its contribution to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and the overall economic development of the country.
In their remarks, mining sector stakeholders commended the Ministry of Minerals for the significant steps taken to empower citizens, including the issuance of mineral licences to youth groups, the formalisation of mineral sector participants, and the facilitation of lawful participation in mining activities in accordance with existing laws and regulations.
They further urged the Ministry to continue providing support, particularly by linking mineral brokers with financial institutions to improve access to credit, enhance capital capacity and stimulate the growth of mineral businesses across the country.
