DAR ES SALAAM, Aug. 14 -- TANZANIA is positioning itself to become a hub for the manufacture of mining products and services for Sub-Saharan Africa by attracting investment in factories that produce mining equipment and provide mining services both within and outside the country.

Minister for Minerals, Anthony Mavunde made the statement in Dar es Salaam when launching a sales warehouse for heavy machinery spare parts and mining equipment, jointly owned by Indias Shan Parts Africa and Italys ITR company.

At the event, Mr Mavunde commended the company for investing in the country noting that the availability of their service in the country will significantly reduce the mass importation of spare parts from abroad and lower operational cost...