Tanzania’s mineral sector is vital to its economy, contributing 9.1 percent to GDP in 2023 and 10.1 percent in 2024, surpassing the government’s 2025 target. Notably, minerals alone account for more than half of the country’s non-traditional exports. 1 Moreover, the mineral sector employs over 6 million people in production and related services. To further foster growth along the mining value chain, the Government of Tanzania has developed the forthcoming Tanzania Critical and Strategic Minerals Strategy, which emphasises beneficiation and local value addition. As part of the strategy, the government has identified 25 critical and 18 strategic minerals that could significantly contribute to the growth of the country’s economy. Get the full report here.
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