Hundreds of visitors attending the Public Service Week Exhibition in Dodoma received information on mining licences, mineral trading regulations and investment opportunities as the Mining Commission intensified efforts to increase public participation in Tanzania’s growing mining sector.
The exhibition, which concluded on Monday at Chinangali Park, brought together public institutions seeking to showcase their services and engage directly with citizens.
The event was officially closed by the Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office (Regional Administration and Local Government), Prof. Riziki Shemdoe.
During the week-long event, specialists from the Mining Commission provided guidance on the process of acquiring mining licences, compliance requirements for mineral extraction, mine inspection procedures and opportunities available along the mining value chain.
The Commission said the exhibition offered an important platform for educating citizens on how they can legally participate in the mining industry through small-scale mining, mineral trading, investment and the provision of support services.
The mining sector has become one of Tanzania’s leading contributors to export earnings and government revenue, increasing the need for greater public awareness of regulations and business opportunities within the industry.
Many visitors to the Commission’s pavilion sought information on how mining activities are regulated and the measures being taken to ensure mineral resources are extracted, processed and traded in compliance with national laws, environmental requirements and occupational safety standards.
Participants also used the opportunity to learn about the Commission’s role in overseeing mining operations and facilitating responsible exploitation of the country’s mineral resources.
The exhibition highlighted ongoing government efforts to improve service delivery by bringing public institutions closer to citizens and enhancing transparency in the management of strategic sectors such as mining.
Officials said public outreach initiatives remain important in ensuring that Tanzanians are equipped with the knowledge needed to benefit from opportunities emerging in the sector while supporting its sustainable growth and contribution to the national economy.
