Background
The Mining Commission was established under the Mining Act 2010 as amended by the Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendment) Act 2017. The Commission came into existence through the Government Notice No. 27 issued on 7th July 2017.
The Commission has taken over all operational functions that were being performed by the Minerals Division under the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and all functions that were being performed by the Tanzania Minerals Audit Agency (TMAA) and Tanzania Diamond Sorting Organization (TANSORT).
The responsibility of the Minerals Division shall now be advising the Minister on all matters related to the mining sector. The Commission aims to enhance the management of the Mining Sector and to ensure that the Government is benefiting from the income generated sustainably.