Tanzania sees good progress in valuation of properties affected by TSF project
TARIME: SENIOR Valuer from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development Mr Baraka Mollel, has said the valuation of properties belonging to residents affected by the construction of a new Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) at the North Mara Gold Mine is progressing well, with authorities committed to ensuring a transparent and fair process.
He made the remarks today, September 21, 2026, while speaking during the valuation process at Matongo and Nyangoto villages in Matongo Ward, at Tarime District in Mara.
“The valuation exercise is proceeding well, and we are committed to ensuring that every citizen’s property within the affected area is identified, measured, and valued in accordance with established procedures and the property’s actual value,”Mr Mollel said.
He added that valuation experts were working closely with local leaders and residents to ensure that the exercise remained transparent, participatory and fair.
He added the valuation is being carried out in Matongo and Nyangoto villages in Matongo Ward, Tarime District, where more than 350 residents have so far had their assets assessed to facilitate compensation payments ahead of the acquisition of land required for the TSF project.
On his side ,Tarime District Commissioner Major Edward Gowele said the response from residents had been significant and satisfactory, with 350 people having their assets valued as since of September 15 this year
He said the valuation process is expected to be completed within 60 days. The project requires approximately 419 acres of land for construction of the new tailings storage facility.
“The valuation is being conducted by experts from the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Human Settlements Development. Before the exercise began, the government, in collaboration with North Mara mine, held meetings to inform and sensitize residents about the project and the valuation process,” he said.
Major Gowele said the exercise had involved stakeholders from village and ward levels through to the district administration, creating opportunities for residents and local leaders to participate.
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“There is a high level of transparency, with the involvement of human rights advocates and government bodies including the Prevention and Combating of Corruption Bureau (PCCB)—to ensure fairness,” he said.
Barrick Company Relations Manager, Mr Francis Uhadi, said the company was ready to proceed with the process promptly, stressing that the rights and interests of affected residents would be respected and protected in accordance with Tanzanian laws and established procedures.
He said their company has more than 90 percent of production-related goods sourced from local suppliers, while Tanzanians account for 96 percent of its workforce.
The TSF project is expected to support the continued operation of North Mara. According to Barrick, technical studies have extended the mine’s operational life from 2030 to 2041. North Mara is operated by Barrick in partnership with the Tanzanian government through Twiga Minerals. Barrick says that since the partnership began in 2019, it has invested 4.79bn US dollars in Tanzania’s economy.
