Anthony Mavunde
TanzaniapoliticianMale7.3Global Dominance: 0.00%Anthony Mavunde is the Tanzanian Minister of Minerals, known for implementing regulations aimed at enhancing the value of the country's mineral resources. Recently, he announced a ban on granting licenses to mineral investors lacking the technology for value addition, emphasizing the need for investors to contribute to national revenue through enhanced mineral processing.
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Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the remarks on June 19 after meeting executives of the company in Dar es Salaam.
Tanzania pushes miners to turn projects from paper to jobsTanzania· 2026-06-22
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde said relations between the two countries had entered a new phase driven by stronger economic diplomacy.
Tanzania seeks deeper economic ties with Russia as bilateral relations gain momentumTanzania· 2026-06-22
Minerals minister Anthony Mavunde said the agreement reflected the government’s commitment to ensuring Tanzanians receive a fair share of benefits from the country’s mineral wealth.
Government acquires 16 percent stake in graphite projectTanzania· 2026-06-01
The Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, officiated at the event and described the MoU as a strategic intervention linking government policy reforms with structured financial support from the banking sector.
CRDB, mining commission ink MoU to boost small-scale miners’ access to capitalTanzania· 2026-02-24
Mr Mavunde is the Minister of Minerals and announced the allocation of funds to support women's and youth groups.
Tanzania’s women, youth empowerment drive gets Sh2 billion CRDB Bank boostTanzania· 2026-02-18
Minister for Minerals Mr Anthony Mavunde emphasized the importance of strengthening small-scale mining in Tanzania’s gold strategy.
World Gold Council signals deeper engagement with Tanzania as government pushes value additionTanzania· 2026-02-15
Mr Mavunde noted that small-scale miners currently contribute about 40 per cent of the country’s total mineral production.
Tanzania, World Gold Council in talks to boost mining investmentTanzania· 2026-02-13
He praised the Ministry of Minerals, led by Anthony Mavunde, for stronger oversight and commitment to empowering Tanzanians.
Mining suppliers sound alarm over violations of local contentTanzania· 2026-02-11
The launch was officiated on Sunday, February 1, 2026 by the Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde.
Tanzania launches helicopter for advanced mineral explorationTanzania· 2026-02-01
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the announcement on Monday, January 26, 2026 during talks with a six-member South Korean delegation.
Tanzania, S. Korea partner to establish modern minerals tech centreTanzania· 2026-01-27
Mr Anthony Mavunde, the Minister for Minerals, reported that Tanzania has collected a remarkable Sh311 billion from mineral revenues.
Tanzania's mineral revenue soars: Sh311 billion collected in less than 100 daysTanzania· 2026-01-26
The minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has issued key directives to Regional Mining Officers aimed at sustaining growth in Tanzania’s mining sector.
Mavunde issues directives to bolster mining growthTanzania· 2026-01-23
Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, said the initiative is part of a national strategy to fully map and harness high-value minerals.
Tanzania, US in major rare minerals research programmeTanzania· 2026-01-21
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde laid the foundation stone for the country’s first nickel and copper refining and processing plant.
Record copper prices increase revives optimism in Tanzania mining sectorTanzania· 2026-01-15
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde laid the foundation stone for the country’s first nickel and copper refining and processing plant.
Record copper prices increase revive s optimism in Tanzania mining sectorTanzania· 2026-01-15Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde said during a public meeting with small-scale miners that President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the construction of the plant.
New gold plant on the cards as govt reviews small miners’ licensingTanzania· 2025-12-24
Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde congratulated the champions and all participating teams.
Dar City, Fox Divas win National Basketball league titles in DodomaTanzania· 2025-12-07
Anthony Mavunde is the Minister for Minerals who outlined the new legal safeguards for small-scale miners.
Legal safeguard offer small scale - miners-new protectionTanzania· 2025-12-03
Anthony Mavunde is the Minister for Minerals who announced a new strategy to revitalize the Tanzanite trade.
Tanzania unveils new strategy to restore Tanzanite’s global statusTanzania· 2025-12-02
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde launched a youth-focused licensing drive and a new mineral buying centre in Lemshuku.
Tanzania puts youth at the centre of gemstone mining with new licences and buying centre in LemshukuTanzania· 2025-11-30The Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, praised President Hassan’s directive that led to the issuance of 7,977 licences to small-scale miners.
How Samia plans to uplift small-scale miners in Geita, ShinyangaTanzania· 2025-10-13
Mr Mavunde is the CCM parliamentary candidate for Mtumba Constituency, promising major changes in land matters.
What Mavunde promised in his first 100 days in ParliamentTanzania· 2025-10-04Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde underlined mining potential.
Tanzania banks on another documentary to display attractions, investment opportunitiesTanzania· 2025-10-01
The notice which was signed by Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde aims at reforms that are intended to deepen local participation.
New mining rules force joint ventures to boost citizen participationTanzania· 2025-09-29He cited the committee formed by then mining Minister Anthony Mavunde to see to the issues around Financing Small and Medium Scale Mining Companies.
Winners and losers as new data shows slowing bank lendingTanzania· 2025-09-08
Mr Anthony Mavunde, the Minister for Minerals, spoke about the government's efforts to strengthen the mining sector.
Modern mineral laboratory starts to take shape in GeitaTanzania· 2025-08-22
Anthony Mavunde described Ndugai as passionate about education.
Job Ndugai: A legacy of power, reform and political paradoxTanzania· 2025-08-07
Anthony Mavunde stated that Ndugai was passionate about improving access to quality education in Dodoma.
Dodoma MPs mourn Ndugai, hail him as symbol of service and mentorshipTanzania· 2025-08-07
Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde expressed support for the report’s findings.
Tanzania eyes $11.7 billion from value addition in mineral sectorTanzania· 2025-08-01
Minerals minister Anthony Mavunde said the project is expected to directly accelerate socio-economic development in Namtumbo District and across Ruvuma Region.
Tanzania eyes economic boost as $1.2bn uranium project commencesTanzania· 2025-07-31
