Tanzania Press Releases
Tanzania's gold export earnings reached a record high in 2025, driven by a combination of elevated global gold prices and increased production volumes across the country's large-scale, mid-tier, and formalising artisanal sectors.
Geita Gold Mine, one of Africa's largest gold operations, has announced a significant expansion programme and mine life extension, confirming the project's continued economic viability and its importance to Tanzania's national gold production profile.
Tanzania has launched a National Minerals Wealth Fund to ensure that revenues from the country's growing gold and critical minerals sector are managed transparently and invested for the long-term benefit of the Tanzanian people.
North Mara Gold Mine has reported record annual production for 2025, with output exceeding previous highs as expanded processing capacity and improved ore grades combined to deliver an exceptional year for one of Tanzania's most important gold operations.
Tanzania's artisanal and small-scale mining formalisation programme has reached a significant registration milestone, with over 50,000 artisanal miners now operating within the formal sector framework and contributing documented gold to official supply chains.
The Bank of Tanzania has cut its benchmark interest rate as inflation reached its lowest level in several years, reflecting the stabilising effect of strong gold export earnings on Tanzania's foreign exchange position and broader macroeconomic conditions.
The Tanzanian shilling has recorded its strongest annual performance in a decade, supported by record gold export earnings that have strengthened the country's foreign exchange reserves and reduced pressure on the currency.
The Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange mining sector index has posted a strong performance in 2025, with gold and minerals company listings benefiting from elevated commodity prices and improving operational results across Tanzania's mining sector.
Tanzania and the United Arab Emirates have deepened their strategic minerals partnership, with agreements covering gold supply chain development, responsible sourcing framework alignment, and investment facilitation across Tanzania's minerals sector.
The State Mining Corporation of Tanzania has announced a significant expansion of gold processing capacity at its Buhemba mine, increasing the state mining company's contribution to national production and demonstrating the viability of state-owned gold sector operations at scale.
Tanzania has launched a comprehensive critical minerals strategy covering lithium, nickel, and other minerals essential to the global clean energy transition, positioning the country to benefit from growing international demand alongside its established gold sector.
A new gold development project in the Mara River region of northern Tanzania has broken ground, adding to the pipeline of mining investments that are expected to sustain and grow Tanzania's gold production over the coming decade.