MWANZA, July 23 -- MINING stakeholders have requested the Tanzanian government to reduce taxes on mineral raw materials and assist in the importation of mineral raw materials into the country.

The request was given today by Mine Trade Limited representative Ms Bhavna Pandya while addressing the audience at the Fifth Forum on the Implementation of Tanzanian Participation in the Mining Sector (LCCF 2026) in Mwanza.

She said the improvements to reduce taxes on mineral products will help ensure access to quality mineral raw materials. He also said that the participation of indigenous people in mining will help build the capacity of Tanzanians to be innovative in mining.

She said local content is not only about distributing products, but al...