TANZANIA
GOLD STATISTICS
Gold Production
1. Annual Production: Tanzania is one of Africa’s largest gold producers, with an annual production of around 45-50 tonnes of gold.
2. Ranking: Tanzania ranks among the top five gold producers in Africa.
Exports
1. Value: In 2020, gold exports from Tanzania were valued at approximately $3 billion, making gold the country’s leading export commodity.
2. Contribution to GDP: Gold mining contributes around 3.6% to Tanzania’s GDP and constitutes more than 90% of the country’s total mineral exports.
Investment
1. Foreign Investment: Tanzania has attracted major international mining companies, including Barrick Gold and AngloGold Ashanti, which have significant operations in the country.
2.Local Investment: The government encourages local participation in the mining sector, and there has been an increase in small to medium-sized Tanzanian-owned mining operations.