The Mining Commission has directed mineral rights holders, contractors and subcontractors operating in Tanzania’s mining sector to submit final drafts of their tender advertisements to the regulator as part of efforts to strengthen local participation in the industry.
The directive, which takes effect on March 23, 2026, aims to enhance access to procurement opportunities for Tanzanian companies and citizens involved in supplying goods and services to the mining sector.
In a notice issued on March 20, the commission said the measure is in line with the Mining Act, which requires companies in the mining industry to prioritise goods produced locally and services provided by Tanzanian citizens or locally registered firms.
The regulator noted that the move also reinforces implementation of the Mining (Local Content) Regulations, which were introduced to ensure Tanzanians benefit more from activities within the mineral value chain.
Under the new requirement, all mineral rights holders and their contractors will be required to submit copies of final draft tender advertisements to the commission through the email address localcontent@tumemadini.go.tz immediately after sending them for publication in other media outlets.
According to the commission, the submitted advertisements will also be shared through its official WhatsApp communication channel to expand access to procurement information, particularly for individuals and businesses that may not easily reach traditional media platforms.
The regulator said the arrangement is expected to improve transparency and widen awareness of supply and service opportunities in the mining industry, enabling more Tanzanian companies to participate in the sector.
The notice was signed by Eng. Hamis S. Kamando on behalf of the Executive Secretary of the Mining Commission.
