SINGIDA, April 22 -- Practical training strengthens miners knowledge and financial access By ABELA MSIKULA TAKE any random sampling, in many mining communities, the ability to identify valuable minerals is often seen as the preserve of trained geologists equipped with advanced tools and laboratory facilities.

However, in practice, the first clues are frequently far more accessible. A keen eye, basic observation, and an understanding of simple physical characteristics can provide important early indications of what lies beneath the surface.

This was the central message delivered during a recent training workshop in Singida Region, where artisanal and small-scale miners (ASMs) were encouraged to rely not only on formal geological surveys ...