The Mining Commission is using the 12th Zanzibar International Trade Fair (ZITF), currently underway at Fumba, Zanzibar, to showcase Tanzania’s vast mining investment opportunities, as part of broader efforts to promote inclusive economic growth and citizen participation in the sector.
Participating alongside other government institutions and private sector stakeholders, the Commission is highlighting opportunities across the entire mineral value chain, including exploration, mining, processing, trading, and the supply of goods and services to mining operations. The fair is being held under the theme Building Inclusive Growth through Trade and Innovation.
Visitors to the Mining Commission’s pavilion, including many residents of Zanzibar, are receiving detailed information on the role of the mining sector in national development, particularly its contribution to government revenue, job creation, and improved livelihoods.
Experts from the Commission are also explaining Tanzania’s strategy of strengthening sustainable mining practices and promoting value addition through supportive policies, regulations, and investor-friendly systems.
Speaking during the exhibition, the Commission’s Public Relations and Communications Manager, Greyson Mwase, said the main goal of the Commission’s participation is to educate citizens on the practical ways they can engage in mining activities and benefit economically.
He emphasized that mining is not limited to large investors, noting that small-scale miners, entrepreneurs, youth, and women have numerous entry points.
These include small-scale mining, mineral processing, trading, and the provision of services and supplies to mining sites.
Mwase said the Commission is encouraging Tanzanians to apply for Primary Mining Licences, invest in small gemstone cutting and polishing workshops, and engage in the processing of gold, gemstones, and industrial minerals to increase value before selling.
He also stressed the importance of using officially established mineral markets and buying centres, which allow miners and traders to sell their products transparently and in line with daily indicative prices issued by the Commission based on global market movements.
On local participation, Mwase said the Mining Commission is implementing Local Content Regulations aimed at increasing employment for Tanzanians, strengthening the use of local goods and services, and facilitating skills and technology transfer within the mining sector.
He added that services such as catering, transport, fuel supply, construction, security, and logistics offer significant business opportunities for Tanzanians, calling on citizens to formalize their businesses, obtain the necessary permits, and build technical capacity.
According to Mwase, young Tanzanians in particular have strong prospects for employment and entrepreneurship in mining, especially those trained in science, engineering, environmental management, accounting, communications, and machinery operation.
The 12th Zanzibar International Trade Fair will continue until January 16, 2026. Members of the public are encouraged to visit the Mining Commission’s pavilion to obtain information, access educational materials, and explore investment and participation opportunities in Tanzania’s rapidly growing mining sector.