TANGA, Oct. 15 -- THE Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Minerals, Engineer Yahya Samamba, has called on the executives of the Mining Commission to encourage the construction of value-added mining industries to increase employment, promote economic opportunities, and strengthen the contribution of the Mining Sector to the National GDP.

Speaking today in Tanga at a meeting of the Mining Commissions management, he said that the Mining Sector has a great role in growing the economy if value-added is prioritized.

“When you create an investment-friendly environment, such as simplifying the access to permits and infrastructure, investors increase, jobs are created, government revenue increases, and the economy grows,” said Eng...