2026-10-02
Tunduru DC urges gold mining investors to observe laws, workers' rights, and environmental protection
Tunduru District Commissioner Denis Masanja visited a gold mine in Mnazi Mmoja Village, Ngapa Ward, and met with investors holding 28 licenses. He urged them to stop mineral smuggling, respect workers' contracts, and protect water sources.
Community DevelopmentKijiji cha Mnazi Mmoja, Kata ya Ngapa, Wilaya ya Tunduru
According to the Ruvuma Regional Secretariat, Tunduru District Commissioner Denis Masanja visited a gold mine situated in Mnazi Mmoja Village, Ngapa Ward. During the visit, Masanja held discussions with investors holding 28 mining licenses who are conducting operations with technical assistance from Chinese experts.
The source reported that Masanja directed the miners to adhere strictly to national laws, regulations, and procedures, placing particular emphasis on preventing mineral smuggling.
Masanja further stressed that mine workers and staff must be paid in accordance with their agreements and contracts, underscoring the necessity of protecting the rights and interests of all parties.
On environmental conservation, the District Commissioner instructed the miners to safeguard water sources and ensure that mining activities do not harm the wellbeing of the surrounding community.
The report added that the miners expressed gratitude to the government for recognizing them and pledged to maintain cooperation with the village government.
This report highlights administrative oversight on environmental protection, fair labor practices, and community welfare in rural Tunduru mining areas. This is TCDI context, not a statement by the source, and does not mean TCDI took part in what is reported.
Automatically prepared from the cited official source; not individually reviewed by a TCDI editor.
