MWANZA, July 22 -- THE Chairman of the Mining Commission, Dr Janet Lekashingo, said the participation of Tanzanians in the mining sector has continued to increase rapidly due to the implementation of various regulations set by the government.

Dr Lekashingo said this today during the launch of the fifth platform for the implementation of the participation of Tanzanians in the mining sector.

She said that in 2018 there were only 21 local companies that were participating in the implementation of the conditions for the participation of Tanzanians, but by 2025 the number has increased to 1,392 companies.

“The commission will continue to vigorously supervise the implementation of laws and regulations to ensure that Tanzanians have mor...