Bilateral Talks Signal Stronger Tanzania-Australia Mining Cooperation
Tanzania’s Minister for Minerals, Hon. Anthony Mavunde (MP), and H.E. High Commissioner James Bwana held productive bilateral talks with an Australian delegation on the sidelines of the 2026 Mining Indaba conference on 10 February 2026.
The discussions focused on deepening Tanzania-Australia mining investment relations. Key topics included promoting large-scale investments from Australian firms, boosting confidence among Australian mining companies already operating in Tanzania, and exploring scholarship opportunities for Tanzanian professionals in Australia’s leading mining institutions.
The Australian side was led by Mr. Christopher Ellinger, accompanied by Ms. Jemima Schilling, Trade and Investment Commissioner for Africa at the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade).
The meeting underscores Tanzania’s growing appeal as a strategic mining destination in Africa, aligning with efforts to attract sustainable foreign investment and build skilled local capacity in the sector.
