Tanzania seeks to reform mining sector for citizens' benefit

A tanzanite miner. New Tanzania Bills seek to reform the mining sector. PHOTO | FILE

The Tanzanian government has crafted new Bills as it seeks sweeping changes in the exploitation of natural resources in the country’s mining sector.

Two of the Bills are new while a third amends existing legislation as the Magufuli administration moves to ensure that Tanzania’s natural resources are exploited to benefit the citizens.