Dar es Salaam, Sept. 18 -- THE international trade fair dedicated for the mining sector, opened yesterday in the country's gold-rich region Geita, with reports that gold prices have nearly doubled.

The machinery and investment exhibitions platform which runs to September 27th, this year, is meant to showcase the latest and diverse range of mining machinery, advanced technological solutions, investments, services and supplies from both local and international companies.

Geita Region Commissioner Robert Gabriel told reporters that the region is vibrant as the third international event will also see stakeholders deliberate emerging issues and challenges being faced in the sector.

"This is the third time Geita is hosting this event. We're ...