DODOMA, Nov. 14 -- TANZANIA has outlined ambitious plans to strengthen its mining sector, aiming to become the main mineral trading hub in East and Central Africa by 2030, while boosting the sectors contribution to national development.

Speaking during the opening of the 13th Parliament, President Samia Suluhu Hassan said the government is finalizing the construction of the Tanzanite Exchange Centre (TEC) in Mirerani, a move expected to streamline tanzanite trade and enhance the value of minerals locally.

“In addition to being a major mineral producer, Tanzania plans to increase local value addition, establish a multipurpose mineral refinery by 2030, and stop exporting raw mineral concentrates. This will create jobs and strengthen...