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Top Mining Companies in East Africa

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EABD lists 139 mining companies in East Africa. The top-ranked are Tembo Nickel, Tanzania Mining Link and Tamasha mining company limited.

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The top 10 mining companies in East Africa

  1. Tembo Nickel Kinondoni
  2. Tanzania Mining Link Ilala
  3. Tamasha mining company limited Ilala
  4. Sepon, Ltd Kinondoni
  5. GVA Minerals International LTD Ilala
  6. Chiteme Minerals and Metals Temeke
  7. China Shandong huamin steel ball joint-stock co.,ltd Ilala
  8. Bluesky International Minings and Exploration Ilala
  9. Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum - UCMP Kampala
  10. Tidal Ore Explorations Kampala

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About mining companies in East Africa

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.

Mining Companies in East Africa: common questions

How many mining companies are there in East Africa?

EABD lists 139 mining companies in East Africa as of 6 November 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top mining companies in East Africa?

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.

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.