Tanzania, March 12 -- Dar es Salaam. AA new research report has presented a mixed assessment of Tanzania's mining sector, highlighting corporate investment and regulatory compliance while raising concerns over transparency, community engagement and access to grievance mechanisms.

Barrick Gold Corporation disputed some claims in the report saying they do not reflect the operational reality at Bulyanhulu Gold Mine, operated by Barrick Gold Corporation, which was used as case study.

The study, prepared by civil society organisation HakiRasilimali using the international Towards Sustainable Mining (TSM) standards, evaluates responsible mining practices.

According to the report, the mine has supported development projects in surrounding com...