Preparation tool
Screen the mineral-right, environmental, chemical, water, fire, workplace, foreign-personnel, tax and investment procedures that may apply by project stage. Not every item applies to every project; the responsible authority and project-specific professional advice determine final applicability and requirements.
Project and mineral-right foundation
Mining Commission
When applying for, renewing, transferring, amalgamating or surrendering a mineral right. The correct route depends on the licence type and project.
Applicant and company records
Project, area and technical information
The current form and filing route for the relevant licence
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Cooperation structure
Mining Commission / Ministry of Minerals
Potentially relevant where a PML holder engages a foreign party for technical support under the applicable framework.
PML and holder records
Party identities and corporate records
Technical scope, equipment and proposed agreement
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before implementation or material change
National Environment Management Council (NEMC)
Projects covered by the environmental framework may require screening, a project brief, an ESIA or other approval before implementation.
Developer and project records
Location, process, water, waste and chemical information
Coordination with an appropriately registered environmental expert where required
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before chemical procurement, storage or movement
Government Chemist Laboratory Authority (GCLA)
Potentially relevant to regulated chemical dealers and activities involving registration, temporary permits, import/export, amendment, renewal or precursor returns.
Company, TIN and responsible-person records
Chemical identity, use, quantity and safety data
Storage, supplier and consignment records as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before TSF, major impoundment, dam or waste-rock-dump construction
Mining Commission Chief Inspector and other relevant authorities
Relevant mineral-right and processing-licence holders planning a major impoundment, TSF, dam or waste-rock dump must confirm the current application and supporting-document route before construction.
Applicable mineral right or processing licence and holder records
Design report, drawings, site investigations and risk information requested for the project
Environmental approvals, operating controls, monitoring and closure information as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-28
Before constructing storage or conducting blasting
Mining Commission / Commissioner or Inspector of Explosives
Constructing an explosives magazine, licensing a store, storing explosives or conducting blasting requires the applicable written permission, inspection, licence or blasting certificate under the current explosives framework.
Site rights, plans, specifications and the authority-requested site map
Explosive type, quantity, storage method and responsible-person records
Inspection, safety, security, register and blasting-competency records as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-28
Before drilling, abstraction, use or discharge
Relevant Basin Water Board / Ministry of Water
Potentially relevant when drilling for water, abstracting or using surface/groundwater, using mine water, or discharging water or effluent.
Site and water-source information
Intended quantity, use and discharge information
Technical drawings or studies requested by the relevant board
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before occupying or operating relevant premises
Fire and Rescue Force
Potentially relevant to premises, buildings and facilities subject to fire-safety inspection and certification.
Owner or occupier and premises details
Building, process and hazardous-material information
Fire equipment and emergency arrangements
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before and during workplace operation
Occupational Safety and Health Authority (OSHA)
Workplace owners or occupiers may need workplace registration and ongoing inspection, risk, medical and training measures.
TIN, business licence and activity details
Workplace location, workforce and investment information
Risk, policy, medical and training records as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Before engaging foreign personnel
Labour Commissioner / Immigration Department
Potentially relevant where a foreign investor, employee or technical professional will work or reside in Tanzania.
Employer and sector approvals
Passport, qualifications, CV, contract and job description
Company, TIN, tax and social-security records as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Company setup and continuing operation
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA)
Relevant to the entity’s registration and continuing tax obligations; the exact taxes and filings depend on activities and status.
Entity registration and authorised-person records
TIN and applicable tax-account information
Transaction, payroll, import/export and filing records as applicable
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
Investment structuring and facilitation
Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC)
Eligible investment projects may apply; mining-sector approvals remain governed by the applicable mining laws.
Incorporation and constitutional records
Project profile or feasibility study and finance evidence
Project location and corporate approvals
Official source checked: 2026-07-22
This page is a preliminary screening aid curated by GLEAN GOLD from public authority entry points. It is not an official exhaustive checklist and is not legal, tax, environmental or technical advice. Fees, timelines, forms, eligibility and renewal requirements may change and must be confirmed with the relevant authority before filing.