Tanzania, Sept. 2 -- Nyamongo. The Government has launched the Mining for a Brighter Tomorrow (MBT) programme to expand opportunities for youth, women and people with disabilities in small-scale mining by providing access to prospective mineral areas, geological information and licences.

Minerals Minister Anthony Mavunde launched the programme in Nyamongo, Tarime District, on Tuesday alongside Barrick Gold Corporation's launch of a high-resolution airborne geophysical survey aimed at identifying mineral deposits in areas set aside for small-scale miners.

The initiative is part of President Hassan's directive to allocate 10 percent of revenue collected from the mining sector to detailed mineral exploration across the country.

Mr Mavunde...