Tanzania Upholds Ban On Mineral Concentrate Exports

The government banned exports of mineral concentrates and ores for metallic minerals such as gold, copper, nickel and silver in March 2017, saying the decision was meant to ensure that Tanzania gets it rightful share of proceeds from large-scale mining. 

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  • Tanzania:   PM Allays Investors' Fears Over Ban

    Citizen, 29 March 2017

    Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa calmed down mining investors affected by the ban on export of copper concentrates, saying the government wants to clear doubts over its real… Read more »

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