Mining revenue expected to surpass 1.2tri/- target
DODOMA: THE Mining Commission has expressed satisfaction with the robust pace of revenue collection in the mining sector, raising optimism that the government will surpass its 1.2trl/- revenue target for the 2025/2026 financial year.
This was revealed in Dodoma on Monday when the Chairperson of the Commission, Dr Janet Lekashingo, led a full Commission meeting to receive and scrutinise the quarterly performance report and outline strategies to strengthen the mineral sector’s contribution to the national economy.
Dr Lekashingo commended the Commission’s management and technical teams for the strides made in boosting revenue, tightening oversight of mineral markets and buying centres, enhancing mine safety and expanding Tanzanians’ participation across the mining value chain.
“With the momentum we have, I am confident we will exceed the government’s revenue target. The dedication shown by our teams reflects the Commission’s commitment to growing this sector,” she added.
Executive Secretary of the Commission, Engineer Ramadhani Lwamo, reported sustained progress in licensing, revenue collection, production monitoring and enforcement of legal mandates across the sector.
He said the Commission had conducted inspections in major, medium and smallscale mines including mineral processing plants, tailing storage facilities, explosives magazines and gemstone trading hubs across all key mining regions to enforce compliance on safety, health and environment protection.
The Commission has also strengthened mineral trade supervision through 44 mineral markets and 120 buying centres, a move that has increased transparency and boosted government revenue.
In a new strategic shift, the Commission underscored the need to invest in advanced and futuristic training for staff to cope with rapid technological changes and global demand, particularly in managing critical minerals such as lithium, nickel and cobalt.
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According to the Commission, unlocking the full value of Tanzania’s critical minerals requires experts skilled in geodata analytics, digital technologies, global mineral value-chain monitoring and modern regulatory systems designed to curb smuggling and ensure traceability.
Dr Lekashingo said the training must be continuous and geared towards producing proactive regulators who can anticipate risks and opportunities in an increasingly competitive global minerals market.
The Commission also reviewed challenges facing the sector and rolled out plans through its Technical, Human Resources, Finance and Local Content Committees to improve the operating environment for miners and deepen the sector’s contribution to GDP.
Dr Lekashingo directed officials to intensify geological research on strategic minerals and strengthen antismuggling systems to ensure that the country’s mineral wealth benefits Tanzanians and accelerates national development.
