Tanzania, April 15 -- Dodoma. The Tanzanian government has revoked 40 mining exploration licences in a decisive move to restore discipline, unlock stalled investments, and curb malpractice in the country's fast-growing extractives sector.

Announcing the crackdown at a press conference in Dodoma on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the Minister for Minerals, Mr Anthony Mavunde, said the affected licence holders had failed to develop their concessions despite being issued formal notices of non-compliance.

"This action follows persistent failure by licence owners to meet legal requirements, including developing their areas within the stipulated timeframe," said Mr Mavunde, signalling a tougher enforcement stance under the government's mining refo...