Mining in East Africa is dominated by gold (Tanzania), small-scale tanzanite, gemstone artisanal mining, industrial-minerals quarrying for the construction sector, and a developing extractives sector in Uganda. The industry runs from large international operators to fully formalised local cooperatives and a long tail of small businesses serving the sector with equipment, logistics, security, and consulting.

EABD lists mining operators, gemstone traders with appropriate licensing, quarrying firms supplying construction, equipment and explosives suppliers, mineral testing labs, and consulting firms supporting the sector with geology, environmental, and compliance services.

About Tanzania

Tanzania is East Africa's largest country by area and population, with a diversified economy spanning agriculture, mining, tourism, manufacturing, and a major port at Dar es Salaam serving the broader region. Zanzibar adds a tourism-driven and increasingly tech-friendly economic story of its own.

EABD lists Tanzanian businesses across the mainland regions, including Dar es Salaam, Arusha, Mwanza, Dodoma and Mbeya, plus Zanzibar. Verification leverages BRELA and TRA registration where applicable. Buyers and partners can browse by region, by major city, or by industry, with the same verified profile, real-reviews, and direct-contact model EABD uses across the region.

Mining Companies in Tanzania: common questions

How many mining companies are there in Tanzania?

EABD lists 71 mining companies in Tanzania as of 18 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top mining companies in Tanzania?

EABD's top-ranked mining companies are Tembo Nickel, Tanzania Mining Link and Tamasha mining company limited. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most mining companies in Tanzania?

Ilala (15), Kinondoni (10) and Temeke (4) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I list my mining company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.