DAR ES SALAAM, June 27 -- THE government has announced tougher measures to eliminate brokerage practices in the mining sector, in a push to ensure mineral wealth delivers greater returns to Tanzanians.

Minister for Minerals Antony Mavunde said authorities will no longer tolerate individuals and companies holding large mining areas without developing them, warning that such practices are slowing sector growth and depriving the country of revenue.

Speaking on Saturday while endorsing preparations for the 7th Tanzania Mining and Investment Conference (TMIC 2026), Mavunde said priority will now be given to investors with the financial and technical capacity to actively develop mining sites.

“We want Tanzania to move away from people ...