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Tanzanian seeks to resolve gypsum mining challenges THE Tanzanian government is set to hold a high-level meeting in Dodoma with key stakeholders in the gypsum mining sector, including small-scale miners, transporters, cement manufacturers, and local government officials, to find lasting solutions to challenges affecting the industry. The announcement was made by Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr […]
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 […]