GEITA, March 18 -- TANZANIAS mining sector is quietly undergoing a structural shift, one that could redefine its long-term economic trajectory.

The latest report by the Mining Commission, showing that locally refined minerals have generated 5.802 tri/-, is more than a statistic, it is evidence that policy direction is finally aligning with national interest.

For decades, the export of raw minerals deprived the country of substantial value. Today, that narrative is changing.

By enforcing local beneficiation through strengthened legal and policy frameworks under the Ministry of Minerals, Tanzania is capturing more of the mineral value chain within its borders.

The emergence of refineries such as Mwanza Precious Metals Refinery and Geita...