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How Tanzania pulled ahead in small-scale gold mining...
20 Nov, 2025 09:23 20 min read
Tanzania has surged ahead in small-scale gold mining through comprehensive reforms that formalized the sector. By establishing official trading centers, ensuring transparent pricing, and enhancing traceability, the country has boosted its mining GDP to over 10% and enabled miners to access billions in bank loans. A key policy requiring domestic refining and central bank gold purchases has further stabilized the sector. In contrast, Uganda's mining sector remains largely informal despite high export values, highlighting how Tanzania's consistent and supportive regulatory environment has become a regional success story.... More