Due to its geological framework, Katavi region is endowed with abundant mineral deposits of different kinds including gold, green tourmaline, gemstone, and copper (as shown in the Table below). Most of mining activities are conducted by small scale miners. Due to poor technology and capital for local miners, the amount of minerals extracted is very small compared to the existing stock in the ground and therefore, there is an opportunity for investment in this sector to invest in the Region as to-date there is only one medium-scale mining activities taking place in the region at Singililwa.
Minerals found in Katavi Region
S/N
TYPES
AREA
1.
Iron
Found in all area within Katavi Region
2.
Nickel and cobalt
Mwese
3.
Copper, lead and Zinc
Ibindi, Ugalla, Ntumba, Magamba and Singililwa
4.
Gold
Ibindi, Ugalla, Singililwa, Msagiya Kampuni and Mpanda town
5.
Silver
Ibindi, Sikitiko and Kapalala
6.
Rocks, stones ararel, sand and Glay
Found in all area within Katavi Region
7.
Mica (Ulanga)
Sibwesa
8.
Genistonea and sipinal;
Karema
9.
Moonstone
Karema and Kapalamsenga
10.
Garnet
Karema
11.
Rose quarts
Usevya, Ugalla and Karema
12.
Coal
Kanyamkaa
Investment opportunities in Mining Sector
Establishment of gold refinery activities
Establishment of value added activities
Gemstone cutting & polishing (lapidary)
Rock and mineral carvings
Jewelry manufacturing utilizing gold and gemstones
Mineral processing industry
New areas in mineral exploration:
Industrial minerals beneficiation for local consumption & export – e.g. lime production, soda ash, kaolin, gypsum, coal, iron ore, dimension stones etc.
Supply equipment & materials e.g. explosives, grinding media, mill liners etc.
