Chikokwe & Co offers advice and support on legal needs concerning mining issues to different kind of businesses. We commonly offer legal support on the following issues:
- Licensing and certifications
- Tax compliance;
- Local content compliance;
- Facilitating agreements with the government
- Environmental compliance
- Litigation, enforcement and compliance
- Acquisition, disposition and joint ventures
- Environmental social and corporate governance
- Transaction execution
- On-going legal risk management
- Regulatory development
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We are overly committed on mining issues
We provide an array of services which gives our client an edge in their operations. We keep track with every regulatory development in the mining industry. Tanzania has a lot of solid natural deposits across the country and notably one of the highest gold mines in Africa
What our client's say
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They are talented and, solution oriented, I think. They did a good job for us, and delivered the service in time. Chikokwe & Co. is such a good firm
— Hang lee
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Bagency Mining Company Ltd -
We're dilighted with the work ethics of the team at Chikokwe & Co. simply brilliant, transparent and hard working. We couldn't be more pleased!
— Barry Brown
Director,
Sosb Plc -
Chikokwe & Co.'s team have endeavoured to facilitate us in the space that suits our evolving business needs
— Mark Lamack Mwansongwa
Director,
JJ & M General Enterprise Ltd
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What mining is found in Tanzania?
Mining in Tanzania includes metals (gold, iron ore, nickel, copper, cobalt, silver, etc.); industrial mineral (diamonds, tanzanite, ruby, garnet, limestone, soda ash, gypsum, salt, phosphate, gravel, sand, dimension stones, graphite, etc.); fuel minerals (coal, uranium); and many rare earths and critical minerals.
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Which institution deals with mining in Tanzania?
The Minister of Minerals oversees the operations of all minerals in Tanzania. However the main body regulating mining activities in Tanzania is the mining commission, which is responsible with supervising and regulating the sector and the mineral rights. And to some extent, the commission is also responsible in resolution of disputes.
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What are the different types of mining license in Tanzania?
The mineral rights issued by Mining Commission are Prospecting Licence, Special Mining Licence, Mining Licence and Primary Mining Licence. Other licences include Processing Licence, Smelting Licence, Refinery Licence, and licences for dealing with minerals (Broker's and Dealer's Licences).
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What royalties are associated with mining in Tanzania?
The royalties payable for metallic minerals gemstones and diamonds is 6%, uranium is 5%, gems 1%, gold sold at refinary centers 4%, coal used as industrial raw material 1%, building materials, and industrial minerals 3%, and salt 1%. Corporate tax applies to profits at the rate of 30%.
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To what extent does the state control mining rights in Tanzania?
The government owns all minerals in Tanzania. The President is the trustee of the property for the people of Tanzania, who have permanent sovereignty over mineral resources. A private party can only prospect for minerals or carry out mining operations if it has been granted the respective mineral licence under the Mining Act.
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