MWANZA, June 18 -- MINISTER for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, has commended Barrick-Twiga Minerals Corporation for its exemplary implementation of the Local Content Regulation, which continues to provide significant opportunities for the locals.

Mr Mavunde praised the companys commitment to empowering local communities during his visit to their pavilion at the ongoing Fourth Forum on Tanzanian Participation in the Mining Sector in Mwanza.

“The government will continue to improve the business environment, offer training and support access to finance. “This sector is growing rapidly,” said Mr Mavunde, adding that nine gold refining and processing plants are currently under construction to enhance the value chain.

The forum...