Authorities vow action to keep minors off artisanal gold mines
Deputy Minister for Minerals, Dr Steven Kiruswa (second right in blue jeans, a coat and a cap), inspects an artisanal gold mining site during a tour aimed at assessing compliance with mining laws and regulations among small-scale miners. PHOTO | FILE
Dar es Salaam. The government has announced new plans to eliminate child labour in informal and unregistered mining operations where children remain most exposed to hazardous work.
At the same time authorities have also said they now seek to push for universal school enrolment and retention.
