Magufuli Wants Tanzania's Mining Sector to Relax Taxes

Speaking at a meeting with the mining stakeholders, government officials and the business community in Dar es Salaam, President Magufuli said, the current taxes are "unacceptably high". This comes after some miners spoke out against the 18% Value Added Tax imposed on mineral goods with over 100 million annual turnover.

Bulyamhulu Gold Mine.

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