About us
About Chambers of Mines
The Tanzania Chamber of Mines was established in November 1994 and represents the private participants in the Tanzanian mineral sector. The Chamber is a voluntary private sector organization governed by the Societies Ordinance of 1954 and as a society, its activities are coordinated by the Registrar of Societies under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
The membership, now at 62, includes a broad spectrum of relevant players in the mining industry drawn from the largest international mining companies in the world, medium-scale miners, junior explorers, and service providers to the former, as well as individuals with interest in the sector, all who have identified Tanzania as a worthwhile mining investment destination.
The Chamber is the voice of the industry, and it plays a pivotal role within the sector to provide a recognized liaison point between the mining industry investment community and the Government, and between the mining industry and the public. This pivotal role has evolved to become one of a partnership with the Government in addressing country-specific challenges such as job creation, poverty alleviation, and attracting investment.
What we focus on
- Keeping the government and other relevant bodies informed on crucial mining industry issues on behalf of its members.
- Disseminating information on mining industry developments using newsletters and other publications.
- Organizing and conducting workshops, training and other events aimed at creating awareness on the potential of the mining sector and emerging technologies.
- Coordinating researches related to technological advancement in the mining industry.
Mission
To represent and advance our members' interests through evidence-based stakeholder engagement, foster networking, and collaboration, generate and consolidate information on standards for safe and ethical mining, and create public awareness on the mining industry.
Vision
To be a leading, innovative, effective, and unified voice in responsible mining practices, for the mining Industry.
Skills Development
The Chamber through its members, funded the establishment of the Integrated Mining Technical Training (IMTT) Program in 2008 in collaboration with VETA with the overarching aim of producing competent technicians required by the mining industry in Tanzania. To date, more than 1300 technicians have graduated from the program at the IMTT - VETA Moshi and to a large extent the skills shortage of technicians in surface mining operations has been adressed. According to the signed MoU between the two parties, five (5) training courses are being provided, namely:
- Electrical
- Platter Welding
- Auto Electrical
- Heavy Duty Moving Machines
- Equipment Fitting and Hydraulics
In November 2023, the Chamber revised its MoU with VETA to introduce six (6) new trading courses at the IMTT - VETA Moshi to address the emerging challenge of skilled technicians required for underground mining operations in the country. The courses to be introduced are:
- JUMBO Operations and Maintenance
- SOLO Operations and Maintenance
- CUBEX Operations and Maintenance
- BOGGER Operations and Maintenance
- MOBILE CHARGING UNIT Operations and Maintenance
- Lifting and Rigging
The IMTT documentary can be accessed: Here