DR. LEKASHINGO CHAIRS MINERALS COMMISSION MEETING, EMPHASIZES STRATEGIES TO SURPASS REVENUE TARGET

The Chairperson of the Minerals Commission, Dr. Janet R. Lekashingo, today January 30, 2026, chaired a meeting of the Minerals Commission Board held in Dodoma, aimed at receiving and deliberating on the Commission’s performance report for the past three months, while also setting firm strategies to strengthen the contribution of the mining sector to national economic growth.

The meeting, which brought together Commissioners and Management, placed strong emphasis on improving the management of mining operations and mineral trade, enhancing revenue collection, developing mineral markets, and curbing mineral smuggling measures intended to increase the mining sector’s contribution to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

After receiving reports from the Executive Secretary of the Minerals Commission, Engineer Ramadhani Lwamo, alongside presentations from Chairpersons of the Commission’s Committees, Dr. Lekashingo commended the achievements recorded, particularly in revenue collection, management of mineral markets and newly established buying centers across the country, improved security in mining operations, increased participation of Tanzanians in the mining sector, and the contribution of mining companies to community development.

Furthermore, the Chairperson urged Management to continue designing and implementing innovative strategies to boost Government revenue from various sources, enabling the Minerals Commission to surpass the TZS 1.2 trillion revenue collection target set for the 2025/2026 financial year.

During the meeting, various challenges facing the mining sector were discussed in depth and assigned implementation strategies through the Commission’s Technical, Human Resources, Finance, and Tanzanian Participation Committees. The goal is to ensure miners operate in a conducive and safe environment that supports sustainable income generation, while the mining sector continues to serve as a key pillar of the national economy.

These steps demonstrate the Minerals Commission’s continued commitment to strategic oversight of the sector for the broader national interest and the well-being of citizens.