DAR ES SALAAM, Feb. 16 -- THE World Gold Council (WGC) has expressed readiness to partner with Tanzania to strengthen the countrys mining sector, particularly through capacity building for small-scale miners, technological support and improved market access.

The commitment was made during a consultative meeting on Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) formalisation initiatives between the Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) and WGC Chief Executive Officer, David Tait, held in Dar es Salaam.

The Tanzanian delegation was led by the Minister of State in the Presidents Office (Planning and Investment), Professor Kitila Mkumbo. Other officials present incl...