GOVERNMENT CANCELS 1,505 MINING BLOCK LICENSES, SMALL-SCALE MINERS TO BENEFIT



By Ibrahim Yassin,Chunya

The government, through the Ministry of Minerals, has revoked 1,505 mining block licenses in Chunya District, Mbeya Region. The blocks, previously abandoned by wealthy miners, will now be redistributed to Mbeya small-scale miners (Mberema).  

Chunya District, known for its mining economy, heavily relies on gold extraction for its financial stability.  

This announcement was made during an interview with Saddam Kyando, the newly elected chairman of the small-scale miners' association, in his office in Chunya.  

Kyando expressed his delight at the government's decision, noting that redistributing these blocks will create opportunities for small-scale miners, many of whom lack mining licenses. He emphasized the need for miners to join Mbelema to ensure they benefit from this initiative.  



"Our focus is to unite miners and resolve issues through structured channels, avoiding protests. We plan to visit every ward to encourage miners to register under our association," said Kyando.  

In addition, Kyando promised to strengthen the association by constructing a central office and acquiring vehicles to facilitate operations, especially during emergencies at mining sites.  

Meanwhile, Msabira Miraji, a member of the gold buyers' union in Chunya, urged the government to introduce banking services at the mineral markets to enhance financial security and ease transactions.  

Mbeya Regional Mining Officer Laurent Mayala commended the initiative, stating that it provides much-needed areas for small-scale miners who previously lacked access.  

Chunya District Commissioner Mbaraka Batenga revealed that the licenses were revoked due to underutilization of the mining blocks, while small-scale miners struggled to find operating spaces.  



"Chunya is unique as it thrives on both mining and tobacco farming. While we mainly have small-scale miners with varying capital strengths, our goal is to empower them to achieve success and boost government revenue since over 30% of the national income is derived from minerals," said Batenga.  


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