The government has strengthened regulations to ensure Tanzanian companies play a bigger role in mining. The new rules, issued on September 12, 2025 (GN No. 563/2025), require non-indigenous firms supplying goods or services to form joint ventures with companies fully owned by Tanzanians (ITCs).

Previously, ITCs could be partially foreign-owned, but now they must be 100% Tanzanian-owned to qualify for joint ventures. Non-indigenous partners can hold a maximum of 20% equity, unless the goods or services are exclusively provided by ITCs.

Joint venture agreements must now include the ITC’s role, equity share, and a technology transfer plan and be submitted to the Commission for approval before mining operations start.

The amendments also streamline approvals for revised local content plans: if the Commission does not respond within 50 working days, the plan is automatically approved. Additionally, contractors must notify the Commission of any sole-source contracts over $10,000 and the Commission will publish a list of goods and services reserved exclusively for ITCs.

According to FB Attorneys, the changes boost local participation, promote technology transfer, and strengthen Tanzania’s domestic supply chain, encouraging collaboration between foreign investors and fully Tanzanian-owned companies.