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Njombe Region has officially opened investment opportunities in its largely untapped mineral sector, with authorities inviting local and international investors to participate in exploration, mining and mineral value addition initiatives aimed at accelerating economic growth and industrial development.
The call was made by Njombe Resident Mines Officer, Engineer Lucas Mlekwa, during an exclusive interview with the Public Relations and Communication Unit of the Mining Commission participating in the 21st Working Session for Government Information, Communication, Protocol and Public Relations Officers currently taking place in Njombe.
Engineer Mlekwa said recent assessments indicate that the region is richly endowed with diverse mineral resources located in Njombe, Ludewa, Makete and Wanging’ombe districts, many of which remain underdeveloped despite their strong commercial potential.
He identified iron ore, used in steel production and infrastructure development; manganese, vital for steel manufacturing and modern battery technologies; and tantalite, a strategic mineral used in electronic devices including mobile phones, computers and medical equipment.
The region also hosts valuable gemstones for jewellery markets, blue marble used in construction and architectural finishing, and amazonite, an ornamental gemstone attracting international demand.
Other minerals include mica, widely applied in electrical insulation, electronics and cosmetic industries; copper, essential for electrical wiring, renewable energy systems and industrial machinery and coal, which supports energy generation and industrial processing.
Engineer Mlekwa further revealed the presence of gold, a key export mineral used in jewellery and financial reserves, alongside rare earth elements, which are increasingly critical for advanced technologies such as electric vehicles, wind turbines, smartphones and high-tech manufacturing.
“We invite investors interested in exploration programmes, mining operations, value addition and partnerships to take advantage of the available opportunities in Njombe Region,” he said.
He explained that increased investment would stimulate local industrialisation, create employment opportunities, expand government revenue and strengthen Tanzania’s position in the global mineral value chain.
Meanwhile, the ongoing working session has brought together Government information, communication, protocol and public relations officers from across the country to exchange professional experience, strengthen collaboration and enhance effective public communication in public service delivery.
The meeting is expected to improve coordination among Government communicators and promote greater public awareness of national development sectors, including the growing contribution of mining to Tanzania’s economy.
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