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The Mining Commission has released the Mineral Indicative Prices for April 26, 2026, showing continued movement in global and local markets for key minerals including gold, silver and copper.
The latest update reflects changes in world market prices alongside the official buying centre rates used within Tanzania’s mineral trading system.
According to the Commission, the price of gold remains at a high level in the global market, with the world market price recorded at USD 4,726.95 per ounce.
In Tanzanian shillings, the equivalent world market price stands at TZS 397,668.05 per gram.
However, the mineral market price within Tanzania is set at TZS 357,901.25 per gram, while the official buying centre price is TZS 349,947.89 per gram.
For silver, the world market price is recorded at USD 75.81 per ounce. In local currency terms, the world market price is TZS 6,377.73 per gram.
The mineral market price has been set at TZS 5,739.96 per gram, while the buying centre price stands at TZS 5,612.40 per gram.
Copper, which continues to play a major role in industrial and manufacturing activities, has also recorded updated indicative prices. The world market price is USD 6.02 per pound.
In Tanzanian shillings, this translates to TZS 34.73 per gram at world market level. The mineral market price is set at TZS 31.26 per gram, while the buying centre price is TZS 30.56 per gram.
The Mining Commission stated that these prices are used as official references to guide mineral trading across the country, ensuring transparency, fairness, and alignment with international market trends.
The Commission emphasized that the prices are indicative and subject to change based on global market fluctuations.
The Commission further noted that the system helps small-scale and large-scale miners, traders, and buyers to have a clear benchmark when conducting transactions, reducing disputes and improving revenue collection for both miners and the government.
The price bulletin is part of ongoing efforts by the government to strengthen regulation and improve efficiency in the mining sector, which remains one of Tanzania’s key economic pillars contributing significantly to foreign exchange earnings and employment creation.
Through its regulatory framework, the Mining Commission continues to monitor mineral pricing trends and provide timely updates to stakeholders to ensure the sector operates in a stable and predictable environment.
The updated prices for April 2026 highlight both the strength of precious metals in the global market and the structured approach Tanzania has adopted in managing mineral trade through official buying centres and regulated pricing mechanisms.
The Mining Commission reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring that the mining sector continues to grow in a transparent, competitive and sustainable manner for the benefit of all stakeholders, including artisanal miners, investors and the national economy.
The latest bulletin is available through official government communication channels, including the Mining Commission’s platforms, where stakeholders can access detailed price breakdowns and updates for different minerals traded in the country.
