95 mining licences put on notice in Tanzania over inactivity

Minister for Minerals Mr Antony Mavunde

Dar es Salaam. Ninety-five holders of large- and medium-scale mining licences risk losing their permits within the next seven days unless they justify why they should not be revoked.

The Ministry of Minerals issued default notices, giving the affected companies until May 13, 2025 to explain why they have not commenced operations within 18 months of signing their contracts—a requirement under Tanzanian mining law.