RC: Mining sector propels economic growth
DODOMA: DODOMA Regional Commissioner, Ms Rosemary Senyamule has commended the sixth-phase government for the major strategic reforms taking place in the country’s mining sector, saying the changes are creating new opportunities and strengthening economic growth.
RC Senyamule made the remarks during her visit to the Eye of Africa Limited gold-processing plant located in Area C, Dodoma, where she underscored the positive impact the investment has brought to small-scale miners and the wider community.
She said the establishment of the plant reflects the significant transformation under way in the sector, noting that miners now enjoy a reliable market, improved processing technology and increased value for their minerals development that translate into broader economic benefits for citizens and the nation.
“The presence of this plant is a clear sign of the remarkable reforms we are witnessing in the mining sector. Our miners now have guaranteed markets, improved processing technology and their minerals fetch better value. All these contribute to development for our people and the country as a whole,” she said.
The RC added that the investment is opening doors for youth employment, stimulating local business activities and boosting community welfare by increasing the circulation of money within Dodoma Region.
She expressed the government’s continued commitment to promoting a conducive investment climate in mineral-processing industries to ensure that the country’s vast mineral resources benefit Tanzanians.
Senyamule emphasised that ongoing reforms in the mining sector form a key component of the government’s sustainable development agenda aimed at improving livelihoods.
She further noted that the presence of the plant will expand opportunities for miners, enhance market access and accelerate economic growth particularly in Dodoma Region.
A recent research conducted by the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) has uncovered a wealth of mineral resources in the Dodoma Region, surpassing other regions in the country.
Various mineral studies carried out by the GST and presented in the newly released book titled “Madini Yapatikanayo Tanzania” (Minerals Available in Tanzania) have shed light on the abundance of minerals in Dodoma.
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The revelation was made during an event on July 28, 2023, where Mr Maswi Solomon, the Acting Manager of Geological Research at GST, handed over the fifth edition of the book to the Dodoma Regional Commissioner, Ms Rosemary Senyamule.
Speaking at the event, Mr Solomon attributed the region’s diverse mineral wealth to its unique geological characteristics.
Dodoma’s location in a special geological belt with distinct geological changes has resulted in a wide range of minerals, making it a leader in mineral diversity, followed closely by Morogoro and Lindi regions.
Some of the critical minerals identified in the Dodoma region include lithium, nickel, iron, uranium, copper and helium.
Additionally, several other minerals essential for domestic industries, such as limestone, gypsum, feldspar, ceramics, quartz and kyanite, have been recognised.
Notably, Dodoma boasts unique minerals, including Yoderite, found on Mount Mautia in the Kongwa District.
The GST has recommended the preservation of these minerals for geological tourism and educational purposes, providing opportunities for researchers and students to study and witness these minerals.
The book was handed over to the Dodoma Regional Commissioner as part of the directives given by the Prime Minister during the 2023 Femata Conference in Mwanza.
The Dodoma RC commended GST for its efforts in promoting Tanzania’s mineral opportunities and pledged to use this information to attract investment to the Dodoma region, known for its diverse mineral wealth.
