The Mining Commission has released the indicative mineral prices for May 25, 2026, providing updated reference values for gold, silver, and copper in both the world market and local Tanzanian buying centres.
The announcement serves as a guide for miners, traders, and stakeholders in the mineral sector to ensure transparency and consistency in pricing across the value chain.
The prices are based on prevailing international market trends and are used to guide transactions within Tanzania’s regulated mineral markets.
For gold, the world market price has been set at USD 4,539.61 per troy ounce. In Tanzanian shillings, this translates to TZS 382,332.26 per gram.
The mineral market price stands at TZS 344,099.04 per gram, while the buying centre price is TZS 336,452.39 per gram.
These figures reflect the strong global demand and continued high value of gold in international markets.
Silver prices have also been updated. The world market price is USD 75.84 per troy ounce, with a corresponding price of TZS 6,387.35 per gram.
The mineral market price is TZS 5,748.62 per gram, while the buying centre price is TZS 5,620.87 per gram. Silver continues to maintain steady value, driven by its industrial and investment demand globally.
Copper, which remains an important industrial metal, is priced at USD 6.36 per pound on the world market. In local terms, the price is TZS 36.73 per gram.
The mineral market price is TZS 33.06 per gram, and the buying centre price is TZS 32.32 per gram. The figures reflect copper’s importance in manufacturing, construction, and energy-related industries.
The Mining Commission’s publication of indicative prices is part of ongoing efforts to ensure fairness, improve revenue collection, and strengthen accountability in the mineral trade sector.
It also helps miners and traders make informed decisions based on standardized market benchmarks.
The Commission continues to encourage stakeholders to adhere to official pricing structures as part of efforts to promote a well-regulated and transparent mining industry in Tanzania.
