History Production
and impact Product References Mining in Tanzania
Tanzania is a
country rich in minerals.Mining accounts for more than 50% of the country's
total exports, most of which comes from gold. The country has gold reserves of
10 million ounces. Its mining generates revenues of more than a billion
dollars. Diamonds are also found in some quantities.Since it opened in 1940,
the Williamson diamond mine has produced 19 million carats (3,800 kg) of
diamonds.
Gemstones,
nickel, copper, uranium, kaolin, titanium, cobalt and platinum are also mined
in Tanzania.