Inclusive Policies, Investor-Friendly Laws, and Diversified Mines Key to Sustainable Mining

Bosco Tindyebwa from the Tanzania Chamber of Mines has called for inclusive policies, investor-friendly legislation, and the development of diversified mining projects as a pathway to a resilient and sustainable mining sector.

Speaking during a session on "Charting Tanzania’s Mining Future: Shared Values and Sector Resilience in the Energy Transition Era", at the ongoing Extractive Industries Forum (Jukwaa la Uziduaji) in Dodoma, Tindyebwa emphasized that for Tanzania to fully benefit from its mineral resources, a solid legal and policy framework is essential.

“We need inclusive and participatory policies and laws that consider the interests of all players in the sector. When everyone involved from government to communities to investors is engaged in shaping policy, we create a win-win environment,” he said.

Tindyebwa noted that the mining industry is prone to cycles of boom and bust and that resilience is key to long-term success. One way to build that resilience, he said, is to reduce over-reliance on gold by diversifying into other minerals and mining operations.

“To sustain this sector, we must explore different types of minerals and establish alternative mines. That calls for consistent exploration and, importantly, creating an environment that attracts investors. For that to happen, our policies must be friendly and predictable,” he said.

He urged continued geological research and proactive investment promotion, noting that these elements backed by supportive policies will lay the foundation for a thriving and more inclusive mining industry.