The Tanzanian government, through the Mining Commission, has requested building material miners, particularly sand miners in the Singida Region, to demonstrate the greatest levels of integrity, patriotism, and compliance with mining laws and regulations. Every miner must have a valid mineral licence and guarantee that suitable receipts are supplied for payments. This is the only way to ensure that their contributions reach the government and drive national growth,” Eng. Nyansiri stated. He stated that sand mining licences are only valid for one year and must be renewed on time to avoid revocation or reassignment to other applicants. As stated by Eng. Nyansiri, the Singida Region has enormous potential for building materials, and mining activities are on the rise. He informed miners that the government, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), is still dedicated to delivering continued education on safe, sustainable, and productive mining techniques. We are constantly developing infrastructure and creating a welcoming atmosphere for miners.
Furthermore, we invite both local and foreign investors to explore the prospects in quarry stone, gravel, and sand mining. Meanwhile, geologist Geofrey Mutagwa of the Singida Resident Mines Office encouraged miners to create groups or cooperatives. This, he claimed, would allow them to better access government services and financial prospects. Miners who attended the workshop expressed gratitude for the government’s outreach. Yusuph Irunde, a miner from Mungumaji Street in Kisasida Ward, praised the effort, saying the training had greatly improved their awareness of modern mining procedures. We are really grateful to Eng. Nyansiri and the government for coming directly to us. This knowledge enables us to become better and more professional miners, Irunde exclaimed happily. The government continues to reiterate its commitment to promoting ethical mining methods that not only boost economic growth but also protect the rights and livelihoods of small-scale miners across the country.
