MWANZA: THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Yahya Samamba, has urged officials of the Tanzania Mining Commission (TMC), especially Resident Mining Officers in the regions, to strengthen environmental management and safety oversight in mining activities by conducting regular inspections.
The call comes particularly in consideration of the rainy season, to prevent accidents that could lead to serious injuries or fatalities.
Eng Samamba made the remarks while opening the second session of the TMC Staff Council held in Mwanza. The meeting was attended by several senior officials, including the Chairperson of TMC, Janet Lekashingo, the Executive Secretary, Ramadhani Lwamo, as well as representatives from the Ministry of Minerals, the Commissioner of Labour’s Office, TUGHE, directors, managers, and Resident Mining Officers from various regions.
He emphasized that miners’ safety should be the top priority, noting that the life of a single miner is invaluable to the nation.
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“It is your responsibility to ensure that all mining sites are regularly inspected and that mines with potential hazards are closed immediately. The goal is to ensure Tanzanians benefit from mineral resources without endangering their lives,” Eng. Samamba stated.
He also called on TMC officials to expand the use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) across the entire mining value chain—from extraction and processing to mineral trade. This measure aims to increase transparency, curb corruption, and ensure the government collects appropriate revenue.
Eng. Samamba further stressed the importance of ethics and integrity at work to maintain a positive image of TMC among citizens and stakeholders in the sector.
On the achievements in revenue collection, he congratulated TMC for exceeding its targets, noting that from July 2025 to March 24, 2026, the commission collected over 1 tri/-, equivalent to more than 111percent of the target for the period.
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