Ghana and Tanzania are strengthening cooperation to boost local participation in the mining sector, aiming to create more jobs, develop local industries, and ensure that the economic benefits of mining stay in the country.
The move comes during an official exchange visit between representatives of the Tanzania Minerals Commission and the Ghana Minerals Commission, focused on sharing experiences, best practices, and strategies for implementing Local Content policies.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Theresia C. Numbi, Chairperson of Tanzania’s Committee on Local Content in Mining, said Local Content is more than a legal requirement it is a key tool to drive national development, industrial growth, and economic empowerment for citizens.
“Local Content in mining forms a strong foundation for our nation’s growth, industrialization, and economic empowerment. Tanzania’s Mining Policy of 2009, the Mining Act No. 123, and the 2018 Mining (Local Content) Regulations require the Minerals Commission to coordinate, monitor, and ensure effective implementation across the entire mining value chain,” Dr. Numbi said.
She highlighted Tanzania’s success, noting that 98% of jobs in the mining sector are held by Tanzanians, while local procurement is set to reach 88% by 2025. She also thanked Ghana’s Minerals Commission for their warm welcome and generous hospitality.
Dr. Numbi emphasized that the collaboration will serve as a model for other African countries, laying the groundwork for long-term strategic partnerships in the mining sector.
“This cooperation is an important step toward building a sustainable African mining sector, promoting economic growth, creating jobs, and supporting social development,” she added.
The partnership will include joint training programs, expert exchanges, and strengthened legal frameworks to ensure that local communities benefit fully from mineral resources.
Meanwhile, Mr. Isaac Tandoh, CEO of Ghana’s Minerals Commission, welcomed the Tanzanian delegation and pledged to continue close cooperation.
He said the partnership will allow both countries to share knowledge, technology, and best practices in regulation, extraction, and trade, supporting sustainable growth in Africa’s mining sector.
Experts from both countries discussed human resource capacity building, technology transfer, knowledge preservation, and accountability systems to address challenges such as limited mineral exploration and the development of local value-addition industries.