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Tanzania resumes international gemstone auctions after seven-year hiatus

Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde relaunches the gemstone auction in Mirerani, Manyara on December 14, 2024.

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By  Xinhua

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Tanzania has resumed an international gemstone auction in the northeastern Mirerani Ward in the Manyara Region after suspending it seven years ago.

Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde reinstated the auction on Saturday, saying the move is aimed at empowering local producers and jewellers. 

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