Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Energy and Minerals visited the Lwamgasa Model Center in Geita Region on March 16, 2026, as part of an inspection of strategic mining projects and services for small-scale gold miners.
The committee observed the center’s training programs, which aim to support miners in improving gold recovery rates from around 30 percent to over 80 percent. The programs include geological support, mine mapping, and safe processing techniques that do not use mercury.
The center operates under the Ministry of Minerals and the Tanzania Mining Corporation (STAMICO), providing miners access to modern equipment and laboratory-level expertise at lower costs.
Minerals Minister Anthony Mavunde noted that the sector’s strategic projects focus on supporting small-scale miners with rock crushing and efficient gold recovery using CIP technology. He confirmed that recommendations from the committee will be considered.
STAMICO Acting CEO Deusdedith Magala said the center has trained miner groups from Geita, Mwanza, and Shinyanga regions. The training has contributed to reducing mining accidents and increasing government revenue through royalties.
The committee concluded by recommending that the Ministry of Minerals establish similar centers in other mining regions to reach more small-scale miners and enhance sector growth.
The visit included Minister Mavunde, the Deputy Minister of Minerals, and technical experts from the Ministry.
