Tanzania moves to reclaim global control of Tanzanite trade

Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is intensifying efforts to restore its rightful position as the global epicentre of the Tanzanite trade, following years of value leakage and dominance by foreign markets—particularly India.

Speaking during a recent briefing, Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde highlighted key milestones achieved over the past four years, including the resumption of international auctions for Tanzanite, the rare blue-violet gemstone found only in the Mirerani Hills in the Manyara Region.