Mining & Natural Resources

Home to world-class mineral deposits including gold, nickel, graphite, lithium, and rare earths with strong global market demand.

Sector Overview

A Strategic Mining & Minerals Sector

Tanzania’s mining sector is one of the most promising in Africa. With abundant mineral reserves, strategic policy reforms, and rising global demand for critical and energy-transition minerals, investors have opportunities across exploration, extraction, processing, and integrated mineral value chains.

Extended Overview

Mineral Wealth & Strategic Growth Potential

Tanzania is a leading African mining jurisdiction and an emerging global supplier of critical and energy-transition minerals essential for batteries, electric vehicles, and green technologies.

The country hosts significant deposits of both precious and industrial minerals, supported by improved mining laws, modern licensing systems, and a strong policy focus on value addition and responsible mining.

Gold, graphite, nickel, lithium, copper, and rare earth elements
One of the world’s largest known graphite reserves
Strong geological data and exploration potential
Clear licensing frameworks and local content policies
Rising global demand driven by energy transition trends
Opportunities across exploration, extraction, and processing

Investment Opportunities

Where Investors Can Participate

Exploration & Mining Rights

Gold, graphite, nickel, lithium, ilmenite, copper

Mineral Processing & Refining

Gold refining, graphite processing, battery mineral refining

Support Services

Mining logistics, equipment supply, camps, industrial services

Value Chain Investments

Polishing, cutting, mineral packaging, mineral engineering

Applicable Incentives

Investor Support & Policy Benefits

Mineral value addition incentives
Duty exemptions for mining inputs
0% VAT on specific mineral exports
Strategic investor consideration

Why Tanzania

A Competitive Mining Destination

Rich untapped mineral reserves
Improved regulatory stability
Strong geological mapping
Growing global demand
Supportive government policy