SHINYANGA, May 15 -- SHINYANGA Region is strengthening its position as one of Tanzanias leading mining centres, with gold and diamond production driving economic growth while opening new opportunities for investment in mineral processing industries.

The Shinyanga Resident Mines Officer, Engineer Noel Odera, said the region is richly endowed with mineral resources, including gold, diamonds, building materials and industrial minerals such as limestone, which continue to stimulate economic activities, create employment and increase government revenue.

He explained that mining operations are expanding rapidly across the region, involving artisanal, small, medium and large-scale miners. Major operations include the El-Illari Mine and the Wil...