DC MASANJA: MAELEKEZO KWA WACHIMBAJI MADINI.

The Tunduru District Commissioner, Hon. Denis G. Masanja, visited a gold mine in Mnazi Mmoja Village, Ngapa Ward, and issued directives to investors conducting gold mining activities using modern technology, according to the Tunduru District Council news.

During the visit, Hon. Masanja urged the investors to conduct their operations in compliance with national laws, regulations, and procedures, and to avoid mineral smuggling, the source reported.

He also instructed them to ensure that mine workers are paid their dues on time and in accordance with their agreements and contracts, as stated by the Tunduru District Council news.

Hon. Masanja further emphasized the importance of environmental conservation, particularly protecting water sources, so that mining activities proceed alongside environmental preservation and the wellbeing of the surrounding community, the source indicated.

In response, the investors thanked the Government for recognizing their activities and pledged to continue cooperating with the Government and the Village leadership, according to the Tunduru District Council news.

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