Tanzania, June 22 -- Dar es Salaam. The government has urged mining investors to accelerate the implementation of licensed projects, saying Tanzania now expects investment commitments to translate into jobs, exports and broader economic gains.

The call comes as Faru Graphite Corporation, which is preparing to develop a major graphite project in Mahenge District, Morogoro Region, says it is ready to resume preliminary construction activities after the rainy season.

Minister for Minerals Anthony Mavunde made the remarks on June 19 after meeting executives of the company in Dar es Salaam, saying the government had already laid the groundwork for investment through reforms aimed at creating a more predictable business environment.

He said ...