Uniting Tanzania's Critical Minerals with the Global Clean Energy Transition
The national representative body for artisanal and small-scale critical mineral miners across 6 mining zones. Providing legal formalization, affordable revolving microfinance, and verified responsible supply chains.
Primary Mining License (PML) holders operating with safety protocols and transitioning to 100% mercury-free mineral processing.
A National Gateway for Sustainable Minerals
Established under The Societies Act [CAP 337 R.E. 2002] to organize and support artisanal critical minerals miners.
Advocacy & Formalization
Direct institutional liaison with the Ministry of Minerals and Mining Commission to fast-track Primary Mining Licenses (PML) and fair royalty regimes.
Revolving Microfinance
Non-predatory cooperative credit from 3% to 9% p.a. for equipment, working capital, formalization, and emergency relief without onerous collateral.
Certified Responsible Supply
Administering the TASCMA Responsible Sourcing Mark aligned with OECD Due Diligence, ICGLR regional certification, and absolute zero tolerance on child labor.
10 Critical Minerals Across 6 Zones
Click on a mineral or zone to view regional deposits and production guidelines.
Southern Highlands Zone
Zonal Hub: Mbeya
Key copper-cobalt aggregation belt. Full members: 50–500 t/yr. Cobalt ore requires mandatory N95 PPE.
Formalization Pathway & Revolving Fund
Informal miners can sell from Day 1 through association aggregation centers while completing their 120-day Primary Mining License (PML) formalization.
Provisional Join
Submit Form TASCMA/MEM/001. Sell minerals through official centers immediately.
TIN Registration
Obtain Tax Identification Number (TIN) from TRA with association support.
PML Filing
Streamlined Primary Mining License application filed with the Mining Commission.
EMP & Full Status
Submit EMP-Light template. Graduate to Full Member with revolving loan access.
Ethical Sourcing & Traceability
Reliable access to audited critical minerals backed by collective certifications and strict human rights standards.
TASCMA Responsible Sourcing Mark
Licensed only to miners who maintain Tier B/C environmental standards, submit quarterly production registers, and pass independent third-party audits.
- OECD 3rd Edition Alignment: 5-step risk-based due diligence from pit to port.
- ICGLR Traceability: Mandatory chain-of-custody documentation for all Coltan and Tantalum lots.
- Zero Tolerance: Immediate expulsion for child labor (<18), mercury usage, or conflict trading (Article 30).
Ensuring verifiable grade and origin certificates on all shipments.
Official Documents & Application Packs
All five founding charters, regulatory by-laws, and statutory forms are available for direct review and PDF download.
Secretariat & Operational Hubs
Contact our national headquarters in Dar es Salaam or your regional Zonal Coordinator.
Send Notice or Inquiry
National Headquarters
TASCMA Secretariat
Dar es Salaam, United Republic of Tanzania
Postal Address: P. O. Box 34549, Dar es Salaam
Regulatory Authority: Registrar of Societies, Dodoma
Phase 1 Operational Hubs
Copper, Cobalt, Nickel • Serving Mbeya, Rukwa, Katavi, Songwe
Coltan, Copper, Cobalt • Serving Kigoma, Tabora, Shinyanga, Geita
Graphite, Vanadium, Rare Earths • Serving Ruvuma, Njombe, Iringa