DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 26 -- WATER is life, and in Tanzania its safety remains inseparable from the wellbeing of millions, particularly communities living near mining sites where economic promise and environmental risk often coexist.

As the countrys mining industry continues to expand, questions about how to protect rivers, groundwater and rainwater sources have become more urgent than ever.

Over the past decade, mining activities have grown significantly, contributing jobs, foreign exchange earnings and investment to the national economy. The sector now accounts for about 10 per cent of Tanzanias Gross Domestic Product, underscoring its strategic importance. Yet alongside this growth, stakeholders warn that environmental protection, espec...