Tanzania: New Deputy Mining Minister Inspires Artisanal Miners

MEMORIES are still rife in many tanzanite artisanal miners at Mirelani when Deputy Minister for Energy and Minerals, Steven Masele visited them and gave them hope that there is a future in their trade.

Artisanal miners voices are now shaping government policy in the industry which is dominated by multinational corporations. Mr Masele said daily appearances in the field of mining areas have made him a familiar face among small scale miners in the country.

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