Tanzania offers one of Africa's most transparent and diverse mining investment environments — from gold and tanzanite to critical minerals for clean energy.
Tanzania is consistently ranked among Africa's leading mining destinations — backed by geological diversity, a transparent legal framework, and a government committed to attracting responsible investment in the sector's full value chain.
Tanzania's participation in Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town highlighted the country's strategy to position itself as a key partner in the global critical minerals supply chain — particularly for clean energy and industrial applications.
Transparent licensing, royalty rates, and dispute resolution under the Mining Act 2010.
Apply for exploration, prospecting and mining licences online at portal.madini.go.tz.
One-stop investment facilitation, incentives and business registration support.
Tanzania is a member of the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (TEITI) — verified public reporting of mineral revenues.
Tanzania is a member of EAC, SADC and the African Continental Free Trade Area — offering wide market access.
Tanzania's delegation at Mining Indaba 2026 focused on critical minerals partnerships with the US, EU and Canada — attracting investment in gold, graphite, nickel and rare earth elements. Read press release ›
All mineral licences are issued by the Mining Commission. Apply via the Tanzania Mining Cadastre Portal.
| Licence Type | Abbreviation | Purpose | Duration | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prospecting Licence | PL | Geological surveys and prospecting | 3 years (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Primary Mining Licence | PML | Small-scale and artisanal mining | 5 years (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Mining Licence | ML | Medium-scale mining operations | 10 years (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Special Mining Licence | SML | Large-scale mining operations | 25 years (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Gemstone Mining Licence | GML | Tanzanite, rubies, diamonds & other gemstones | 5 years (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Mineral Dealer Licence | MDL | Buying, selling and exporting minerals | 1 year (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
| Broker Licence | BL | Mineral brokerage and trading agent | 1 year (renewable) | Cadastre Portal ↗ |
Tanzania's pipeline of strategic mineral projects presents significant investment and partnership opportunities.
Kabanga Nickel (Kigoma), Kinywe Mahenge Graphite (Morogoro) and Sesenga REE (Morogoro) are aligned with global clean energy and EV battery demand from the US, EU and Asia.
View Mineral Profiles ›Tanzania's growing gold refinery infrastructure — Geita Gold Refinery and Chunya Refinery — supports domestic value addition. Opportunities in processing, refinery expansion and gold trading.
View Projects ›Tanzania Gemological Centre (TGC) graduates the first cohort of Gemology & Jewellery Technology Diploma. Investment opportunities in cutting, polishing, grading and jewellery manufacturing in Arusha.
TGC Website ↗Mantra Tanzania Limited's pilot uranium processing plant is under construction in Namtumbo, Ruvuma Region. Tanzania's uranium resources attract interest from nuclear energy sector.
View Pipeline Projects ›Apply for a licence, contact the Ministry directly, or engage with the Tanzania Investment Centre for facilitation support.