ARUSHA, Dec. 23 -- CRITICAL and strategic minerals found in Tanzania have been identified as some of the most important drivers for the successful implementation of the Tanzania Development Vision (TDV) 2050.

While the phrase “critical minerals” may sound technical, their impact is anything but abstract.

In fact, they are already sitting quietly in your kitchen drawer, powering your phone and charging the battery of the future electric vehicle you may one day drive. Tanzanias mineral endowment is no secret.

What remains essential, however, is coordinated effort and that is between government and the private sector to ensure these resources are used wisely, responsibly and profitably, while building a strong value chain that...