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Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations, 2018 (GN No. 2 of 2018)

Made 2018-01 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Regulation
Organisation
Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM)
Country
Tanzania
Subjects
Mineral resources
Keywords
mining, international trade, authorization/permit, data collection/reporting, internal trade, minerals, offences/penalties, fees/royalties, transport/storage
Categories
*, metals-base, metals-precious, minerals-critical

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  1. 1. Citation

  2. 2. Interpretation PART II DEALING IN MINERALS AND MINERAL CONCENTRATES

  3. 3. Requirement for export permit

  4. 4. Requirement for import permit

  5. 5. Application for export permit for minerals

  6. 6. Application for import of minerals

  7. 7. Permit to re-export

  8. 8. Application for dealer licence 31 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.)

  9. 9. Licence and sign to be displayed PART III REGISTRATION AND STORAGE OF MINERALS

  10. 10. Licensed dealer to keep a mineral register

  11. 11. Minerals to be kept in safe custody PART IV APPLICATION FOR DEALER AND BROKER LICENCE

  12. 12. Broker licence

  13. 13. Renewal of licence PART V GENERAL PROVISIONS

  14. 14. Commission to appoint valuers

  15. 15. Appointment of an independent expert

  16. 16. Special export permit for non-resident

  17. 17. Gem trade fair

  18. 18. Certificate of origin for tanzanite minerals

  19. 19. Revocation _______ SCHEDULES _______ 32 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) THE MINING ACT, (CAP. 123) ________ REGULATIONS ________ ________ (Made under section 112) ________ THE MINING (MINERALS AND MINERAL CONCENTRATE TRADING) REGULATIONS, 2018 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS Citation 1. These Regulations may be cited as the Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations, 2018. Interpretation 2. In these Regulations unless the context otherwise requires- "Act" means the Mining Act; “authorised miner” means holder of mineral rights granted under this Act; “authorised officer” means shall have the same meaning or defined under the Act; “approved valuator" means a Government Diamond Valuator or Government Gemstone Valuator appointed or 33 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) designated as such by the Commission; Cap. 123 ''buy"' means and includes receive as pledge or security; "coloured gemstones” means gemstones which are traded in grams or carats units other than diamond; "Gem Trade Fair" means an exhibition or trading event, organized periodically, aimed at allowing many buyers and sellers to meet for purpose of trading gemstones and gems at a fair market price and promoting mineral trading or value addition activities of gems or other precious minerals; “mineral” means any substance whether in solid, liquid or gasses form, securing naturally in or on the earth or under the seabed formed by or subject to a geological process; “mineral concentrate” has the meaning assigned to it under the Act; “precious minerals'' means coloured gemstones diamonds, gold, silver and platinum group of metals; "sell" includes deposit as pledge or security; “trading” means the process of dealing in the buying or selling of minerals. 34 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) PART II DEALING IN MINERALS AND MINERAL CONCENTRATES Requirement for 3.-(1) An authorised miner or licensed dealer shall export permit not export any mineral which, in the case of an authorised miner, has been produced from the mining area, or, in the case of a licensed dealer has been purchased from an authorised miner or a licensed broker unless- (a) that person has obtained from the authorised officer designated for that purpose by the Commission permit to export the mineral which evidences payment by the authorised miner of royalty or provisional royalty, or, in the case of a licensed dealer, the making of payment or a provisional payment in lieu of royalty, in accordance with the provisions of Part VI of the Act; (b) the minerals are exported in accordance with conditions, not inconsistent with the Act or applicable regulations as set forth in the permit; and (c) in the case of geological, samples core or chips, has obtained an export permit from the authorised officer. (2) A holder of a processing, smelting or refining licence shall not export any mineral which has been processed, smelted or refined unless- (a) that person has obtained from the Commission a 35 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) permit to export the mineral which evidences payment by the authorised miner royalty or provisional royalty, or, in the case of a holder of a processing, smelting or refining licence, the making of payment or provisional payment in lieu of royalty, in accordance with the provisions of Part VI of the Act; (b) the minerals are exported in accordance with conditions not inconsistent with the Act or applicable regulations as set forth in the permit. Requirement for 4.-(1) An authorised miner or licensed dealer shall import permit not import any minerals unless that person has obtained from the Commission a permit to import the minerals. (2) An importer of minerals intended for industrial use or construction purposes is required to obtain a permit from the Commission to import such minerals. (3) A holder of processing, smelting or refining licence shall not import any minerals unless that person has obtained from the Commission a permit to import such minerals Application for 5.-(1) An application for a permit to export export permit for minerals minerals or samples of minerals shall be made in Form MTF. 1 and a permit to export minerals or samples of minerals shall be issued in Form MTF. 2 respectively specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. 36 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) (2) A permit to export minerals and samples of minerals shall be issued only in respect of minerals and samples of minerals which have first been examined and weighed by the Mines Resident Officer and packed in a container the outer cover of which has been sealed at every opening with a seal of the Commission. (3) A permit to export minerals or samples of minerals shall cease to be valid in the event that any of the seal affixed to the container is broken prior to export. (4) Every permit to export minerals or samples of minerals shall, at the time of export, be surrendered by the licensed dealer to the postmaster or customs official through whom the export is effected and the postmaster or customs official, as the case may be, shall forthwith forward such permit to the authorised officer by whom it was issued. (5) An application for a permit to export processed minerals shall be made in Form MBF.1 and a permit to export processed minerals shall be issued in the Form MBF.2 respectively specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (6) A permit to export processed minerals shall be issued only in respect of processed minerals which have first been examined and weighed by the Commission and packed in a container the outer cover of which has been sealed at every opening with a seal of the Commission. (7) A permit to export processed minerals shall 37 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) cease to be valid in the event that any of the seals affixed to the container is broken prior to export. (8) Every permit to export processed minerals shall during all the time of export be surrendered by the holder of processing, smelting or refining licence to the postmaster or customs official through whom the export is effected and the postmaster or customs official, as the case may be, shall forthwith forward such permit to the Commission. Application for 6.-(1) An application for a permit to import import of minerals minerals shall be made in Form MBF.3 and a permit to import minerals shall be issued in Form MBF.4 specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations in the case of an application for a permit to import minerals for processing or shall be made in form MBF.3 and a permit to import minerals for processing shall be issued in form MBF.4. (2) The fees specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations, shall be payable for an application for issuance of a permit to import under these regulations. (3) Every permit to import minerals shall be subject to the condition that, upon arrival in Tanzania of the minerals to which the permit relates, the validity of the permit would be confirmed by the Commission by an endorsement to that effect before such minerals may be released by the Tanzania Revenue Authority upon collection of customs duty. 38 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) (4) For the purpose of confirmation of the validity of a permit a holder of a permit to import minerals shall submit the permit to customs officials of Tanzania Revenue Authority who shall forthwith forward the same to the Commission. (5) When the customs officials receive a permit to import minerals whose validity has been duly confirmed by the Commission the customs officials shall- (a) endorse on such permit the date and place of importation of the minerals to which the permit relates and his signature; (b) return such permit to the licensed dealer importing the minerals for retention by the licensed dealer ·as an authorization for the possession of the minerals imported; and (c) release the minerals to the licensed dealer importing the same. Permit to re-export 7.-(1) Minerals which have been imported into Tanzania before coming into force of these Regulations shall not be exported by an authorised miner or a licensed dealer unless a permit to export has been obtained from the Commission. (2) A permit to export minerals which have been imported shall not be issued unless a permit under which such minerals were imported is produced to the Commission and the Commission is satisfied that the minerals to be exported comprise of the whole or part of the minerals to which a permit to import relates. 39 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) (3) Where the Commission is satisfied that the provisions of' sub-regulations (2) have been complied with it may issue a permit to export minerals and shall- (a) if the minerals to be exported comprise of the whole of the minerals to which the permit to import relates, cancel and retain the import permit; or (b) if the minerals to be exported do not comprise of the whole of the minerals to which the permit to import relates as regards full particulars relating to the minerals to be exported including particulars as to the weight, endorse on the permit and return the import permit to the person who produced it. Application for 8.-(1) An application for dealer licence shall be dealer license made in Form MTF.5 and a dealer licence shall be issued in Form MTF.6 respectively specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Every application for a dealer licence shall be submitted in duplicate to the Commission and shall be accompanied by the application fee. Licence and sign to 9.-(1) Every licensed dealer shall at all times be displayed cause to be displayed in a prominent and conspicuous position at the place of business specified in the licence- (a) a dealer licence; and (b) a sign bearing the name and the words “Licensed Mineral Dealer” in legible roman letters 40 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) at least eight centimetres in height. (2) Any licensed dealer who contravenes any of the provisions of this Regulation commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding fifty million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding two years. PART III REGISTRATION AND STORAGE OF MINERALS Licensed dealer to 10.-(1) Every licensed dealer shall keep at the place keep a mineral register of business specified in the licence a minerals register in respect of each variety of mineral kept at such place of business or otherwise in custody in a manner specified in Form MTF.7 set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Particulars required to be entered in the minerals register shall be entered immediately after every receipt, dispatch or disposal of minerals and signed at the time of making every such entry. (3) On or before the third day of each calendar month the licensed dealer shall forward to the Commission a assigned certified true copy in duplicate of all entries made in the minerals register during the preceding months. (4) Where a licensed dealer is a company, co- operative society or partnership an entry or copy of an entry which is required shall be made by a lincesed dealer or a person duly appointed for that purpose by such company, cooperative society or a partnership. 41 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) (5) A licensed dealer who contravenes any of the provision of sub-regulations (1), (2) or (3) commits an offence and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding ten million shillings on conviction or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six months. Minerals to be kept 11.-(1) Subject to sub-regulation (2), a licensed in safe custody dealer of precious minerals shall not keep any minerals otherwise than at the place of business specified in the licence or at a bank, safe deposit or other secure location . (2) For the purpose of sub-regulation (1), every person having possession, custody or control of any minerals shall- (a) at all times keep the minerals in a safe and secure place accessible only to that person and to such other persons as authorized to access minerals; and (b) ensure that such minerals when in transit at any time in Tanzania are transported to prescribed destination without delay and by the most direct route. (3) The Commission may, by notice in writing addressed to a person having possession, custody or control of any minerals- (a) require such person to store in such place and in such manner as specified in the notice all such minerals or any particular minerals possessed or 42 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) received or under or coming under control of that person; (b) prohibit the storage of such minerals or any particular minerals in such place in a manner specified in the notice; or (c) prohibit the custody of such minerals or any particular minerals by such person or persons as may be specified in the notice. (4) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this Regulation commits an offence and shall on conviction be liable to a fine not exceeding twenty million shillings or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one year. PART IV APPLICATION FOR DEALER AND BROKER LICENCE Broker licence 12.-(1) An application for a dealer licence shall be made in Form MTF.8 and dealer licence shall be issued in Form MTF.9 respectively specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Every application for a broker licence shall be submitted in duplicate to the Commission accompanied with fees prescribed for such application. (3) Every licensed dealer shall keep full and accurate records and accounts in respect of each transaction in Form MTF.10 specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations and submit quarterly report 43 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) of such records and accounts. (4) A dealer licence shall authorize the holder to buy minerals in any area within a zone for which the licence is issued. Renewal of licence 13.-(1) Application for renewal of a dealer licence shall be in Form MTF.11 set out in the Second Schedule and accompanied with fees specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations. (2) Application for renewal of broker licence shall be in Form MTF.12 specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations and accompanied by application fees specified in the First Schedule to these Regulations. PARTY V GENERAL PROVISIONS Commission to 14.-( I) The Commission may appoint persons appoint valuers to act on that behalf as Government Diamond Valuators for diamonds and Government Gemstone Valuators for coloured gemstones. (2) Where an application has been made by an authorised miner or a licensed dealer or licensed broker for a permit to export diamonds or coloured gemstones and at the time of the application, the applicant has not sold the diamonds or coloured gemstones, the Commission 44 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) shall, in terms of section 89 of the Act and, after consultation with approved valuator, assess a provisional payment in lieu of royalty payable by the applicant before issuing permit to export. (3) Where an application has been made by an authorised miner or a licensed dealer or licensed broker for a permit to export diamonds or coloured gemstones and at the time of the application the diamonds or coloured gemstones have been sold by the applicant, the applicant shall produce to the authorised officer, invoices, receipts, contracts or other documentary evidence required by the authorised officer to establish the sale price of the diamond or coloured gemstones. (4) The sale price so established shall be used to calculate the gross value of the diamonds or coloured gemstones for the payment of royalty or the making of a payment in lieu of royalty, unless the Commission, in terms of section 87 of the Act and, after consultation with an approved valuator, gives to the applicant notice that the Commission considers that the realised price does not correspond to the price which would be payable for the diamonds or coloured gemstones had the diamonds or coloured gemstone been sold on similar terms in a transaction at arm’s length between a willing seller and a willing buyer. (5) Where in terms of sub-regulation (2) a provisional assessment has been made by the Commission or in terms of sub-regulation (4) the gross 45 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) value of diamonds or coloured gemstones has been established, an approved valuator shall seal the diamonds or coloured gemstones in the presence of the authorised miner or as the case may be, the licensed dealer, licensed broker or duly appointed agents and hand over the same to the authorised miner or the licensed dealer or duly appointed agent. (6) An authorised miner or licensed dealer who paid a provisional assessment of royalty or made a provisional payment in lieu of royalty shall, as soon as the diamonds or coloured gemstones in respect of which the provisional payment have been sold, submit to the authorised officer documentary evidence satisfactory to the authorised officer, of the price realised on sale and no claim for any repayment may be considered until such documentary evidence has been lodged with the authorised officer. Appointment of an 15. Where the amount of the market value of independent expert minerals sold by an authorized miner or licensed dealer is in dispute, the Commission and the holder of licence shall agree to appoint an independent expert from recognized institution or an individual of international standing and the value determined by an independent expert shall be treated as the market value of such minerals. Special export 16.-(1) A non-resident who wishes to export permits for non- resident minerals acquired from authorised miner or licenced dealer 46 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) shall apply to the Commission, upon payment of fees as set out in the First Schedule, for export permit by filling in Form MTF 13 specified in the Second Schedule, and a special export permit shall be issued in Form MTF.14 specified respectively in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (2) There shall be different fees for a non-resident with a tourist visa where value of minerals to be exported is not more than one thousand United State Dollars provided that royalty for such minerals is paid. (3) Special permit referred to in this Regulation shall not be issued to same non-resident for more than two times in a year. Gem trade fair 17.-(1) There shall be a Gem Trade Fair conducted for the purpose of promoting and marketing gemstone industry in Tanzania. (2) A non-resident who wishes to import minerals for the purpose of trading in a Gem Trade Fair shall be required to apply to the Commission, upon payment of fees specified in the First Schedule for import permit for such minerals by filling in Form MTF.16 set out in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (3) An import permit shall be issued in Form MTF.16 specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (4) An non-resident who wishes to export minerals obtained from a Gem Trade Fair, shall be required to apply to the Commission, upon payment of fees specified in the 47 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) First Schedule, for export permit for such minerals, by filling in Form MTF.17 specified in the Second Schedule. (5) An export permit shall be issued in Form MTF.18 specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (6) Restrictions stipulated under Regulations 14 and 16 shall not apply to a holder of a licence or a dealer licence who trades in a Gem Trade Fair. Certificate of origin 18.-(1) Every export permit for tanzanite minerals for tanzanite minerals shall be accompanied by a certificate of origin issued by an authorised officer for that purpose. (2) The format of a certificate of origin of tanzanite shall be in such a manner as specified in the Second Schedule to these Regulations. (3) The customs officials or any of Tanzanian Revenue Authority authorised officer shall have powers to confiscate any tanzanite minerals which are exported without a certificate of origin. Revocation 19. The Mining (Mineral Trading) Regulations, GN. No. 406 of 2010 2010 are hereby revoked. 48 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) ________ SCHEDULES __________

  20. FIRST SCHEDULE ____________ (Made under Regulations) FEES FOR DEALING IN MINERALS 1. Application fees for dealer licence(non refundable) Sh.50,000/= 2. Application fees for broker licence (non refundable) Sh. 15,000/= 3. Licence fees for dealer licence (a) gold, metalic minerals and coloured gemstones Sh. 500,000/= (b) diamonds Sh. 1,000,000/= (c) coal and industrial minerals Sh. 250,000/= 4. Licence fees for broker licence Sh. 100,000/= 5. Application fees for renewal of dealer licence Sh. 50,000/= 6. Application fees for renewal of broker licence Sh. 10,000/= 7. Fees for renewal of dealers licence (a) gold, metalic minerals and coloured gemstone Sh. 400,000/= (b) diamonds Sh. 800,000/= (c) coal and industrial minerals Sh. 150,000/= 8. Fees for renewal of broker licence Sh. 80,000/= 9. Application fees for export permit of minerals Sh. 50,000/= 10. Application fees for import permit of minerals Sh. 100,000/= 11. Application fees for special export permit of minerals for non US$ 1000 resident 12. Application fees for special export permit of minerals for tourist US$ 100 13. Application fees for special export permit of minerals purchased at US$ 100 a Gem Trade Fair 14. Application fees for import permit of minerals imported for a Gem US$ 100 Trade Fair 49 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) _________

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SECOND SCHEDULE _________ FORMS AND LICENCE MTF 1 Application for Permit to Export Minerals and Samples of Minerals MTF 2 Export Permit for Minerals and Samples of Minerals MTF 3 Application for Permit to Import Minerals MTF 4 Import Permit for Minerals MTF 5 Application for Dealer Licence MTF 6 Dealer Licence MTF 7 Minerals Register MTF 8 Application for Broker Licence MTF 9 Broker Licence MTF 10 Monthly Return Form for Brokers MTF 11 Application for Renewal of Dealer Licence MTF 12 Application for Renewal of Broker Licence MTF 13 Application for Special Export Permit for Non Resident MTF 14 Special Export Permit for Non Resident MTF 15 Application for Permit to Import Minerals for Gem Trade Fair MTF 16 Import Permit for Minerals for Gem Trade Fair MTF 17 Application for Permit to Export Minerals from Gem Trade Fair MTF 18 Permit for Exportation of Minerals from Gem Trade Fair MBF 1 Application for Export Permit for Processed Minerals MBF 2 Export Permit for Processed Minerals MBF 3 Application for Permit to Import Minerals for Processing MBF 4 Import Permit for Minerals for Processing 50 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.1 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ________ Made under Regulation 5 _______ APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO EXPORT MINERALS AND SAMPLES OF MINERALS To COMMISSION 1.(full name)........................................................................................... ....................... of (address) ................................................................................................................ .. Hereby apply for a permit to export minerals in accordance with the following particulars:- 1. I am the holder of valid licence No ................................ issued on............................ 2. I wish to export package(s) containing (type,variety and net weight of minerals) ............................................................................................................................. ........ of a total value of TZS/USD ..................................................................................... 3. The source of minerals for export (a) mining company (state the name and licence number)…………………………. (b) minerals dealer(state the name and licence number)…………………………… (c) mineral broker(state the name and licence number)……………………………. (d) any other sources(state the name and identity number)………………………… 4. The export of the said minerals will be made at (place of export) ....................................................................................... by (means of transmission ....................................................................................... to (name and address) ................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ...... I have made in respect of the minerals to be exported a (payment in lieu of royalty)(a provisional payment in lieu of royalty) of.................(state the amount) and attach a copy of official receipt number..................... dated......................................................................... Date this ....................................................... day of ........................ 20..................... __________________ Signature of Applicant 51 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.2 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 _________ Made under Regulations 5 ________ EXPORT PERMIT FOR MINERALS AND SAMPLES OF MINERALS Permission is hereby granted to (full name) .......................................................................... ..............................................................holder of Licence No .................... of (full address) ............................................................................................................................. ................... To export ................... packages(s) containing (type, variety and net weight of minerals) .. ............................................................................................................................. .................. ..................................... by (state means of transmission from Tanzania and post office or place at which the minerals are to be exported)...................................................................... I hereby certify that the payment (provisional payment) in lieu of royalty due from the licensed dealer in respect of these minerals has been received. This permit is valid for a period of ....................... days from the date hereof. this permit is issued subject to (the following conditions(s) ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. Dated at .............................................. this .................... day of ................ 20 ............... ..... .......................................................... EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 52 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.3 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 _________ Made under Regulation 6 _________ APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT MINERALS To: COMMISSION 1. [full name] ....................................................................... of [address] ......................................................................................... hereby apply for a permit to impor t minerals in accordance with the following particulars:- 1. I wish to import one package(s) containing [variety and net weight of mineral] ............................................................................................................................. ....... .................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ........ ............................................................................................................................. ........ of a total value of TZS/US$............................................................................................... 2. The importation of the said minerals will be made at [place of entry through customs] 3. The said minerals will be/have been transmitted from [name and address] ..................................................................... by [means of transmission] ........................................................................................ on [date] 4. The said minerals are the property of [name and address] ....................................... ................................................................. and will be used for [state purpose]....... ............................................................................................................................. ....... ..................................................................................................................................... Date this.................... day of ............. 20.............. _______________________ Signature of Applicant 53 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.4 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 6 ___________ IMPORT PERMIT FOR MINERALS No.___ Permission is hereby granted to [full name] .......................................................................... ..................................................................................................................... of [ful l address] ....................................................................................................................... ................................................. .......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... of a................ total value declared by the importer as being TZS/USD .............. The minerals shall be imported at [state name of Customs station at which entry is to be made]..................... on or before [sate date] .......................... otherwise this permit shall be null and void. This permit is issued subject to the following conditions(s):- .......................................................................................................... ........................... ............................................................................................................................. ........ .............................................................................................. ........................................ ............................................................................................................................. ......... Dated at ........................ this day of ................ 20............... __________________________ EXECUTIVE SECRETARY For completion by Customs The precious minerals to which this permit refers were imported by [full name and address of importer] .............................................................................................................. ......................................................................... from .................... at [place of entry]...... ... .................................. on [date] ................................... 20 ..................... ........................... Customs Official NOTE: This permit must be submitted to a Customs Official at the time of importation of minerals to which it relates for confirmation by the LICENSING AUTHORITY. 54 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.5 THE MININNG ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 8 ___________ APPLICATION FOR A DEALER LICENCE 1. The applicant hereby applies to the Commission for a dealer’s licence in accordance with section 73 of the Mining Act, Cap. 123 2. Individual applicant (a) Name......................................................................................... ........................ (b) Nationality......................................................................................................... (c) Address............................................................................................................. 3. Corporate applicant (a) Name and address of company or any other body corporate............................. ........................................................................................................................... (b) Name and Nationality of Directors .................................................................................................. ......................... ........................................................................................................................... (c) Copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association must be enclosed herewith 4. Types of minerals: whether gold, metallic minerals, coloured gemstone, diamonds coal and industrial minerals.................................................................................................... 5. Evidence of financial resources available to carry on business as a minerals dealer ........................................................................................... ....................................... 6. Address situation and description of premises at which business of mineral dealer will be carried on ............................................................................................................................. ....... ......................................................................................................... ........................... Details of arrangements for safe custody of minerals where applicable ............................................................................................................................. ........ 55 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) ..................................................................................................................................... 7. Details of applicant’s knowledge and experience in dealing with minerals.............. ............................................................................................................................. ........ ......................................................................................................................... ............ ............................................................................................................................. ........ 8. Previous dealer licence (If any) (a) Particular of dealer licence previously granted ..................................................................................................................................... (b) State whether the applicant was disqualified from renewing any dealer licence previously granted under section 73(2). ..................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ........ 9. State whether the applicant has been convicted of a criminal offence relating to the buying or selling of minerals. ............................................................................................................................. ....... ............................................................................................................................... ..... I certify that the above information to be true to the best of my knowledge. Date ....................................................... --------------------------- Signature of Applicant 56 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.6 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 8 ___________ DEALER LICENCE Licence is hereby granted to [full name] ............................................................ ............................................ of [full address ........................................................ to buy sell or otherwise deal in minerals................................ [type of mineral] for the period of twelve months from the date of issue at the following premises. ............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................................................. This licence is issued subject to the following terms and conditions:- ............................................................................................................................. .................... ............................................................................................................................. .................... ......................................................................................................... ........................................ ............................................................................................................................. ................... Date at ................. this .................... day of ........................ 20 ................ ............................................... EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Note: 1. This licence must be displayed at the place of business specified herein. 2. The licensee shall be liable for the due in lieu payment of royalties and otherprescribed fees in respect of all minerals bought sold received or exported by him 57 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF. 7 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 10 ___________ MINERALS REGISTER Entries in this Register must be MINERAL REGISTER FOR THE A certified true copy made immediately after every MONTH OF ...... 20..... IN RESPECT OF of this Register must receipt or disposal (Variety of minerals) (see note)....... be forward in duplicate to the Licensing authority on or before the third day of the succeeding month Name and address of Mineral Dealer’s Licence No. In respect of Dealer premises at RECEIPT SALE DISPATCHES etc. Date Received Net Price Signature Date sold Sold Export Net Value Received from Weight paid (s) of dispatched dispatched Permit Weight (see (name person or or No note 3) and making disposed disposed (if address) entry of of to exported) (see note 2) (name and address) Brought forward TOTAL FOR MONTH NOTES SUMMARY CERTIFICATE 1. This register to be in Brought forward (weight) It is hereby respect of variety of certified that minerals this is true and correct record of all (variety of minerals) 2. In the case of a company Total receipts (Weight) Received, sold, co-operative society or .................................................. dispatched or partnership firm each otherwise entry in this register must Total dispatched (Weight) disposed of by be signed by a director .................................................. me/us during committee member, the month and 58 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) manager, secretary or Carried forward (Weight) that they were partner firm as the case .................................................. acquired as may be. shown in a legal and bona fide manner. ......................... ......................... Title 3. Value should be actual Date....................... 20............ Title................. selling price if known otherwise insert estimated Signature.......... gross value submitted for royalty purpose. (see note.2) 59 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.8 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 12 ___________ APPLICATIOIN FOR BROKER LICENCE 1. The applicant hereby applies to the Commisison for a broker licence in accordance with section 80 of the Mining Act, 2017 2. Individual applicant (a) Name................................................................................................ ........ (b) Nationality ............................................................................................... (c) Business Address of the Applicant .......................................................... .................................................................................................................. (d) Physical Address of the Applicant ............................................................ 3. Corporate applicant (a) Name and address of company r any other body corporate ................................................................................................................... (b) If it is a Company Memorandum and Article of Association must be enclosed herewith. ...................................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................... 4. Types of minerals applied............................................................................................. 5. Zone where the applicant is made................................................................................ 6. Evidence of financial resources available..................................................................... 7. Have you ever been convicted in any court of an offence relating to buying and selling possession or export of precious minerals? I certify the above information to be true to the best of my knowledge Date ......................................................... ..................................... Signature of Applicant 60 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.9 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 12 ___________ BROKER LICENCE Licence is hereby granted to (full name) .............................................. of (full address).................................................................................................... to buy, sell or otherwise deal in ..................................... (type of minerals) for a period of twelve months from the date of issue. The Licence is issued subject to the following terms and conditions- ...................................................................................................... .......................................... ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... Date at ......................................... this ........................ day of.......................... 20............. ............................................. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Note: This licence does not authorise the licensed broker to export minerals. 61 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF. 10 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 12 ___________ MINERAL REGISTER FOR THE MONTH OF ....................................... year................... IN RESPECT OF (variety of minerals). Name and address of a Broker Broker’s Licence No........................................................ RECEIPT SALE DISPATCHES etc Date Received Buying Signature(s) Date Sold, Net Selling received from price person dispatched Weight Price (name making of disposed and entry (see of to (name address note 2) and address) TOTAL FOR MONTH NOTES SUMMARY CERTIFICATE 1 This register to be in Brought forward (Weight) It is hereby certified respect of variety of ................................................... that this is true and minerals correct record of all (variety of minerals) 2. In the case of a Total receipts (Weight) Received, sold, company co-operative .................................................. dispatched or society or partnership otherwise disposed firm each entry in this Total dispatched (Weight) of by me/us during register must be .................................................. the month and that signed by a director they were acquired as committee member, Carried forward (Weight) shown in a legal and manager, secretary or .................................................. bona fide manner. partner firm as the ................................ case may be. ................................ Title 3. Value should be Date....................... 20.................. Title......................... actual selling price if known otherwise Signature................. insert estimated gross value submitted for (see note.2) royalty purpose. 62 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.11 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 13 ___________ APPLICATION FOR RENEWAL OF DEALER LICENCE 1. The applicant hereby applies to the Commission for renewal of a Dealer licence in accordance with section 75 of the Mining Act, 2010. 2. Individual holder of Dealer licence: (a) Name:.............................................................................................................. (b) Nationality:..................................................................................................... (c) Address:.......................................................................................................... 3. Corporate holder of Dealer licence: (a) Name:................................................................................................................ (b) Companies registry entry particulars (Indicate change in shareholding if any............................................................................................ ........................ 4. Details of Dealer licence Date of Issuance ............................................... No ................................................... Types of minerals ...................................................................................................... 5. Evidence or details of turnover for a period of twelve months from the issuance of licence. I certify the above information to be true to the best of my knowledge. Date ................................................... ................................................ Signature of Applicant 63 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.12 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 13 ___________ APPLICATIOIN FOR RENEWAL BROKER LICENCE 1. The applicant hereby applies to the Commission for renewal of a broker licence in accordance with section 82 of the Mining Act, CAP. 123 2. Individual of Broker licence: (a) Name............................................................................................................. (b) Nationality .................................................................................................... (c) Postal Address of the Applicant..................................................................... (d) Residential Address of the Applicant ............................................................ 3. Corporate holdr of Broker licence: (a) Name:........................................................................................... ................... (b) Companies registry entry particulars............................................................... ........................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................ 4. Details of Broker licence: Date of Issuance:........................................... No ........................................................... Turnover report from the date of issuance of the licence................................................ ........................................................................................... ............................................. ........................................................................................................................................ I certify that the above information to be true to the best of my knowledge. ................................................ Signature of the Applicant 64 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.13 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 16 ___________ APPLICATION FOR SPECIAL PERMIT TO EXPORT MINERALS FOR NON RESIDENT To: COMMISSION 1. [Full name] ................................................................................................................. Of [address] ............................................................................................................................ hereby apply for a permit to export minerals in accordance with Regulation 21 with the following particulars:- 1. I wish to export package(s) containing [type, variety and net weight of minerals] ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... ......................................................................................................................... of a total value of TZS/USD........................................................................... 2. The export of the said minerals will be made by me at [place of export] ................................................................. by [means of transmission] ................................................................... to [name and address] ........................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................... ............................. 3. The source of minerals for export is (a) mining company (state the name and licence number) ………………………………………………………………………………. (b) minerals dealer(state the name and licence number) ………………………………………………………………………………. (c) mineral broker(state the name and licence number) ………………………………………………………………………………. (d) any other sources(state the name and identity number) ………………………………………………………………………………. I have made in respect of the minerals to be exported a [payment in lieu of royalty] [a provisional payment in lieu of royalty] of .................................... [state the amount] and attach a copy of the official receipt number .................................................. dated....................................................................................................................................... Dated this...................... day of ...................... 20 .......... ..................................................... Signature of Application 65 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.14 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 16 _____________ SPECIAL EXPORT PERMIT FOR NEW RESIDENT Permission is hereby granted to [full name] .................................................................................................. ....................................................................... holder of licence No............... of [full address ........................................................................... on behalf of [name and address of owner of minerals] ............................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. ................... To export ........... package(s) containing [type, varierty and net weight of minerals] ........................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................................................ ....................................by [state means of transmission from Tanzania and post office or place at which the minerals are to be exported] ........................................................................................................................................................................ The source of minerals for export is (a) mining company (state the name and licence number)…………………………. (b) minerals dealer(state the name and licence number)…………………………… (c) mineral broker(state the name and licence number)……………………………. (d) any other sources(state the name and identity number)………………………… I hereby certify that the payment [provisional payment] in lieu of royalty due from the licensed dealer or miners in respect of these minerals has been received. This permit is valid for a period of ........................ days from the date hereof this permit is issued subject to the following condition(s):- ............................................................................................................................. ........................................... ........................................................................................................................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. ........................................... ....................................................................................................................................................... ................. Date at .................... this. .................... day of .......... 20....................... ............................................................. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY 66 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.15 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 17 _____________ APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT MINERAL’S FOR GEM TRADE FAIR To: COMMISSION 1. [Full name] .................................................................................... of [address].................... ............................................................................................................................................................... ................................................................... hereby apply for a permit to import minerals in accordance with the following particulars:- 1. I wish to import one package(s) containing [type, variety and net weight of minerals].................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................. .................................................................................................................. .............................................................................................. .................... .................................................................................................................. ....................................of a total value of TZS/US$. 2. The importation of the said minerals will be made at [place of entry through customs] ....................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... .................................................................................................................... 3. The said minerals will be/have been transmitted from [name and address] ....................................................................................................................... ............................................................. by [means of transmission] ................................................................................................... on [dat e] ....................................................................................................................... 4. The said minerals are the property of [name and address] ........................... ....................................................................................................................... ............................................and will be used for Gem Trade Fair for a year .................................................................................................................. Date this ......................... day of ..................... 20 ...................... ......................................... Signature of Applicant 67 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.16 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 17 _____________ IMPORT PERMIT FOR MINERALS FOR GEM TRADE FAIR Permission is hereby granted to [full name] .................................................................. ......................................................................................................................................... address] ................................................................... to import package(s) containing [variety] and net weight of minerals] ..................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. .................... ........................................................................ of total value declared by the importer as being TZS/US.............................. the minerals shall be imported at [state name of customs station at which entry is to be made]................................ on or before [state date] ................................. otherwise this permit shall be null and void. This permit is issued subject to the following contion(s):- ............................................................................................................... ....................................................... ............................................................................................................... ....................................................... ............................................................................................................... ....................................................... ...................................................................................................................................................................... Dated at ............ this ............... day of ................... 20 .................... .......................................... EXECUTIVE SECRETARY ............................................................................................................................. .................. For completion by customs The minerals to which this permit refers were imported by [full name and address of importer] ...............................................................................................................from.......... ......... at [place of entry] ..................................... on [date] .................... 20........................... ............................. Customs Official Note: This permit must be submitted to a Customs Official at the time of importation of minerals to which it relates for confirmation by the LICENSING AUTHORITY. 68 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.17 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 17 _____________ APPLICATIN FOR PERMIT TO EXPORT MINERALS FROM A GEM TRADE FAIR To: COMMISSION 1.[full name] ....................................................................................................... of [address] ..................................................................................................... hereby apply for a perm it to import minerals in accordance with the following particulars:- 1. I wish to export ........................ package(s) containing [variety and net weight of minerals] ............................................................................................... ..................... ............................................................................................................................. ....... ................................................................................................... ................................. ............................................................................................................................. ....... .................................................................................................................................... of a total value of TZS/US$........................................................................................ 2. The exportation of the said minerals will be made at [place of entry through customs]...................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ....... 3. The said minerals will be/have been transmitted from [name and address] ........... ............................................................................................................................. ....... ....................................................................................... by [means of transmission] .................................................................................. on [date] ..................................................................................................................................... 4. The said minerals are the proper of [name and address ............................................. ..................................................................................................................................... I have made in respect of the minerals to be exported a [payment in lieu of royalty][a provisional payment in lieu of royalty] of .................. [State the amount] and attach a copy of the official receipt number................................ date .............................................. Dated this ...................................... day of ...................... 20 ................ .................................... Signature of Applicant 69 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MTF.18 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 17 _____________ PERMIT FOR EXPORTATION OF MINERALS FROM GEM TRADE FAIR Permission is hereby granted to (full name) .......................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ........of [full address] .................................................................................................to export package(s) containing [type, variety and net weight minerals]................................................................ ............................................................................................................................. .................... .............................................................................................................. ......................... of a total value declared by the importer as being TZS/USD ............................... The minerals shall be exported at [state name of customs station at which entry is to be made] .......................... on or before [state date]..................................................... otherwise this permit shall be null and void. This permit is issued subject to the following condition(s):- ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... Dated .................... this .................... day of .............................. 20.............. ............................................................. EXECUTIVE SECRETARY For completion by Customs The minerals to which this permit refers were exported by [full name and address of importer].................................................................................................................... ............. .....................................................................................................................................from ............................................................................................................................. ........................................... ..... at [place of entry] ................................................................... on [date]....................................... 20...................... .......................... Customs Official NOTE: This permit must be submitted to a Customs Official at the time of importation of minerals to which it relates for confirmation by the LICENSING AUTHORITY. 70 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MBF.1 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 5 _____________ APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO EXPORT PROCESSED SMELTED/REFINED MINERALS To: COMMISSION I, [full name].................................................................................................................. .......... of [address].............................................................................................................................. Hereby apply for a permit to export minerals in accordance with the following particulars:- 1. I am the holder of a valid licence No....................................... issued on ................. ............................................................................................................................. ....... 2. I wish to export package(s) containing [type, variety and net weight of minerals] ............................................................................................................................. ....... .......................................................................................................................... .......... ............................................................................................................................. ........ ............................................................................................................. ........................ of a total value of TZS/USD 3. The source of minerals for export is (a) mining company (state the name and licence number)…………………………. (b) minerals dealer(state the name and licence number)…………………………… (c) mineral broker(state the name and licence number)……………………………. (d) any other sources(state the name and identity number)………………………… 4. The export of the said minerals will be made at [place of export] ........................................................................................ by [means of transmission ................................................................................................ to [name and address] ..................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................................................................. ........ I have made in respect of the minerals to be exported a [payment in lieu f royalty][a provisional payment in lieu of royalty] of............................................[state the amount] and attach a copy of the official receipt number.........................................dated................... ............................................................................................................................. .................... Dated this ................................................... day of .............................. 20............................. ................................................. Signature of Applican 71 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MBF.2 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 5 _____________ PERMIT FOR EXPORT OF PROCESSED/SMELTED/REFINED MINERALS Permission is hereby granted to [full name] ........................................................................ ....................................................... holder of a Processing/Smelting/Refining Licence No..................... of [full address]................................................................................. on behalf of [name and add ress of owner of minerals................................................................ to export................................. package(s) containing [variety and net weight of minerals] ............................................................................................................................. ................... ......................................................................................................................................... ....... ......................................... by [state means of transmission from Tanzania and post office or place at which the minerals are to be exported]................................................................. I hereby certify that the payment [provisional payment] in lieu of royalty, in respect of these minerals has been received. This permit is valid for a period of ..................................... days from the date hereof. This permit is issued subject to [the following condition(s):- ............................................................................................................................ ..................... ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... Dated at .............................. this ................ day of ............... 20 ........................................................... COMMISSION 72 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MBF.3 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 6 _____________ APPLICATION FOR PERMIT TO IMPORT MINERALS FOR PROCESSING/SMELTING/REFINING To: AUTHORISING OFFICER I,[full name]........................................................................................................ of [add ress] ................................................................................................hereby apply for a permit to import minerals in accordance to Regulation 11, with the following particulars:- 1. I wish to import..... package(s) containing [variety and net weight of minerals] ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. of a total value of TZS/US$.................................................................................................. .. 2. The importation of the said minerals will be made at [place of entry through Customs].................................................................................................................... 3. The said minerals will b/have been transmitted from [name and address] ............................................................................................................................. .................. ..................................................................................................by [means of transmission] ...................................................................................................................... on [da te] ............................................................................................................. .................................. 4. The said minerals are the property of [name and address] ........................... ............................................................................................................................. ................... .............................................................................................and will be used for [state purp ose] ................................................................................................................. ................. Date this ............................ day of ..................... 20....................... ................................................ Signature of Applicant 73 Mining (Minerals and Mineral Concentrates Trading) Regulations GN. No. 2(contd.) FORM MBF.4 THE MINING ACT, CAP. 123 ___________ Made under Regulation 6 _____________ IMPORT PERMIT FOR MINERALS FOR PROCESSING/SMELTING/REFINING Permission is hereby granted to [full name] ...................................................of [full address]............................................................................................................... holde r of a processing/smelting/refining licence No. to import packages (s) containing [variety and net weight of minerals] ......................................................................................................................................... ....... ............................................................................................................................. ................... ...........................of a total value declared by the importer as being TZS/USD]..................................... The minerals shall be imported at [state name of Customs station at which entry is to be made].......................on or before [state date]..................................otherwise this permit shall be null and void. This permit is issued subject to the following condition(s):- ............................................................................................................................. .................... ................................................................................................................................................. Dated at this...................... day of .................... 20.................. .......................................................... EXECUTIVE SECRETARY For completion by Customs The minerals to which this permit refers were imported by [full name and address of importer].................................................................................................................... ............. .......................from ..................at[place of entry .............on [date] ....................20.............. ............................................. Customs Official Note: This permit must be submitted to a Customs Official as the time of importation of minerals to which it relates for confirmation by the LICENSING AUTHORITY. Dar es Salaam ANGELLAH J. M. KAIRUKI January, 2018 Minister for Minerals 74

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