Tanzania, April 30 -- Njombe. The minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations), Deus Sangu, has described Barrick's operations in Tanzania as a model for investment in the mining sector.

Mr Sangu said the company, which operates in partnership with the government through Twiga Minerals Corporation, has contributed to the economy through taxes, dividends and other statutory payments.

He made the remarks after visiting the company's pavilion at the Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA) exhibitions in Njombe Region.

The minister said Barrick has also implemented community projects under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, particularly in education, healthcare, wa...