In May 2025, Tanzania announced significant changes in mining sector licensing.
The nation’s Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde cancelled 14 licenses, including five prospecting and nine mining, due to inactivity. He also issued default notices to 95 large- and medium-scale license holders who failed to begin operations within the mandatory 18-month period, emphasizing that this requirement is crucial for sector growth.
The May 2025 announcements follow other recent regulatory actions that impact mining. This CRA Insights examines how this resource-rich nation is poised for growth, and looks at ways investors can maximize opportunities – in mining and beyond.
Read more about Tanzania’s mining landscape here.
