In this month's briefing we look at the application
procedure for processing and smelting/refining licences and the
obligations imposed on the holders of these licences.
Legal basis
The Mining Act of 2010 (the Mining Act) is the
basic law which governs all mining and mineral activities in
Tanzania. There are a number of regulations made under the
Mining Act including the Mining (Mineral
Beneficiation) Regulations of 2010.
A. Application for a Processing Licence
Holders of Mining Licences, Special Mining Licences and Primary
Mining Licences (Mineral Rights) are allowed
to process their minerals within or outside of the mining area
hence they are not required to apply for a separate
processing licence. However if the holder of Mineral Rights
wishes to process minerals other than minerals extracted from
his mining area, the holder will be required to apply for a
processing licence. In addition any other person who wishes
to separately engage in the business of
