Mining

Introduction:  Tanzania Mining Investment Law governs how foreign and local investors acquire, operate, and comply with mining rights in Tanzania under the Mining Act (Cap 123). It regulates licensing, government equity participation, local content requirements, and environmental compliance for mining projects. Tanzania stands among Africa’s most resource-rich jurisdictions, with significant…

The 2025 Regulations empower PML holders to enter into formal Technical Support Agreements (TSAs) with facilitators who provide both technical and financial assistance. A PML holder may enter into a single TSA covering up to ten licenses, subject to review and registration by the Mining Commission. Tanzania has introduced a…

 Key Points: Introduction Stricter Joint Venture Requirements Submission of the joint venture agreement is required Deemed approval of the revised local content plan resuscitated Supplies exclusively by indigenous Tanzanian companies to be listed Sole source procurement threshold introduced Introduction On 12th September 2025, the Government of Tanzania published the Mining…

Tanzania mining licenses are the primary regulatory requirement for any operator looking to tap into the country’s vast mineral wealth. Tanzania boasts world-class reserves of gold, diamonds, tanzanite, and industrial minerals, but unlocking this potential requires strict compliance under the Mining Act, Cap. 123. All exploration, extraction, value-addition, and trading…

Obtaining a mining license in Tanzania involves multiple legal, technical, environmental, and compliance procedures. These requirements are mandatory and form a critical compliance framework for both local and foreign investors seeking to operate in Tanzania’s mining sector. Tanzania’s mining industry is regulated primarily under the Mining Act, Cap. 123 R.E.…

A Prospecting Licence in Tanzania is the foundational legal requirement for global corporations, exploration firms, and investors seeking to capitalize on one of Africa’s fastest-growing mining markets. Driven by rising international demand for gold, lithium, graphite, rare earth elements, nickel, and strategic minerals, this mineral-rich country continues to attract substantial…