Mining

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…

Introduction. Mining licences in Tanzania are issued by the Mining Commission under the Mining Act, Cap 123, categorized by investment scale and mineral type, including Primary Mining Licences (PMLs – small scale, citizens only), Mining Licences (ML – medium scale), and Special Mining Licences (SML – large scale >$100M USD). Foreigners can…

Obtaining a mining license in Tanzania involves several processes and regulations. These are compulsory for any mining licence to be successful, as they form a compliance parcel. Preparation Stage Research: Conduct thorough research on the mineral resources available in the desired area, as well as the legal and regulatory framework…