Voices from Tanzania – Her place in the mine: Women’s struggles and aspirations in the gemstone sector of Kalalani, Tanga This publication is part of IPIS’ Voices from Tanzania series and its edition on “The participation and inclusion of women in Tanzania’s extractive sector”. In their Voices from Tanzania study HakiMadini sought to identify and analyze the barriers limiting women’s participation in […]

Africa’s Mining Sector: Balancing Opportunity and Sustainability in the Energy Transition Mining has long been a cornerstone of economic growth across Sub-Saharan Africa. From gold and diamonds to iron ore and platinum, the continent’s mineral wealth has historically fueled national GDPs, created employment opportunities, and driven industrial development. Today, as the world accelerates toward a […]

Small-Scale Mining Emerges as a Key Driver in Tanzania’s Gold Sector Tanzania, one of Africa’s most mineral-rich nations, is experiencing a notable shift in the dynamics of its gold mining industry. While large-scale multinational operations have long dominated the sector, artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) is rapidly gaining recognition as a key driver of gold […]