The government, through the Minerals Commission, continues to emphasize the importance of strict compliance with laws and regulations in the mining sector.
This is part of a broader strategy to ensure that the country’s resources benefit Tanzanians while safeguarding national interests.
Speaking in Dodoma during a workshop that brought together representatives from the Ministry of Constitution and Legal Affairs, the Office of the Attorney General, the Tanganyika Law Society (TLS), and Breakthrough Attorneys, Director of Audit and Mining Business, CPA Venance Kasiki, highlighted the critical role of lawyers and law firms in strengthening legal compliance and resolving disputes in the sector.
He noted that quality legal advice contributes to operational efficiency, particularly for license holders, contractors, and service providers in mining, thereby fostering sustainable growth in the industry.
CPA Kasiki explained that the workshop was organized specifically to build a shared understanding of the implementation of Regulation 13A under the Tanzanian Participation Regulations in the provision of legal services.
He stressed that stakeholders should uphold professionalism, integrity, transparency, and affordability in their services.
“It is essential for law firms and private lawyers to deliver high-standard legal services that encourage investment while protecting national interests,” CPA Kasiki stated.
He also urged local lawyers to build professional capacity to compete effectively in major strategic projects, particularly in aligning international contracts with domestic laws.
Meanwhile, improvements to the Mining Act, Cap. 123, and its regulations continue to emphasize increasing Tanzanian participation by prioritizing local goods and services, including legal services.
CPA Kasiki pointed out that implementing the 2018 Tanzanian Participation Regulations has yielded significant results, including increased employment, promotion of local products and services, technology transfer, and greater public awareness of citizens’ roles in the mining sector.
He underscored that lawyers play a central role in sustaining these achievements by providing legal counsel, managing partnership agreements, ensuring priority is given to Tanzanians in employment and services, and fully participating in conflict resolution.
The workshop thoroughly discussed the capacity, contribution, and successes of 100% locally owned law firms, while identifying existing challenges and proposing strategies to enhance their participation in the mining sector.
