Gold Sourcing in Tanzania – Tanzania Gold Exporters and Suppliers

Gold Supply from Tanzania

Tanzania is one of Africa’s most important and established gold-producing countries. With a long history of mining and a well-developed regulatory framework, the country plays a central role in the regional and international gold market. Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd sources gold in Tanzania through a structured, transparent, and compliance-focused approach designed to meet international trade standards.

Our operations in Tanzania connect licensed gold production with international buyers while ensuring that all material entering our supply chain is legally sourced, independently verified, and fully documented.

Overview of Gold Mining in Tanzania

Gold mining in Tanzania includes both large-scale industrial operations and extensive artisanal and small-scale mining activities. Artisanal mining contributes significantly to national gold output and is concentrated in several well-defined gold belts.

The Tanzanian government has strengthened oversight of the mining sector through licensing, export controls, and local mineral trading centres. These measures have improved transparency and traceability, making Tanzanian gold increasingly attractive to compliant international buyers.

Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd operates strictly within Tanzania’s legal framework and works only with verified suppliers and authorised processing channels.

Key Gold Mining Areas in Tanzania

Geita Region

Geita is Tanzania’s most prominent gold-producing region and one of the most productive gold areas in East Africa. The region hosts extensive artisanal mining activity alongside large-scale operations. Gold sourced from Geita is known for its consistency and is commonly supplied as gold dust or processed into doré bars.

Mwanza Region

Mwanza is closely linked to the Geita gold belt and supports significant artisanal and small-scale mining activity. Gold production in Mwanza includes alluvial and hard-rock deposits. The region plays an important role in gold aggregation and processing.

Shinyanga Region

Shinyanga hosts widespread artisanal gold mining and has historically been an important gold-producing area. Gold sourced from Shinyanga is typically supplied as gold dust and is suitable for aggregation and doré production.

Mara Region

The Mara region supports both artisanal mining and established gold operations. Gold production in Mara contributes to Tanzania’s export supply and is valued for its quality and reliability.

Kahama and Surrounding Areas

Kahama and nearby districts form part of Tanzania’s central gold belt. Mining activity in this area is predominantly artisanal and small-scale, producing gold suitable for refining and export.

Types of Gold Sourced from Tanzania

Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd supplies several categories of gold sourced within Tanzania depending on availability and buyer requirements.

Alluvial gold is recovered from surface and river-based deposits and supplied in natural form. Gold dust is produced through artisanal mining and small-scale processing. Doré bars are produced through licensed aggregation and processing facilities and are widely accepted by international refineries. Refined gold bars with high purity are available through licensed refineries within Tanzania on a pre-arranged basis.

Sourcing and Verification Process

Our sourcing process in Tanzania begins with supplier onboarding and verification. Each supplier is required to provide valid mining or trading licences, identification documents, and proof of lawful operation.

Gold is collected, weighed, sealed, and transported through approved channels. Independent assay laboratories verify purity and composition before export approval. All transaction records are reviewed internally to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance.

This structured approach ensures that Tanzanian gold supplied through our company meets international standards.

Compliance and Due Diligence Standards

Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd applies strict compliance controls across all sourcing activities in Tanzania.

Our procedures align with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains, as well as Anti-Money Laundering and Know Your Customer requirements. All suppliers and buyers are screened, and transaction-level risk assessments are conducted.

These controls support ethical sourcing, protect international buyers, and promote responsible mining practices.

Assay, Documentation, and Export Procedures

All gold sourced in Tanzania is independently assayed to confirm purity and weight. Each export shipment is supported by a complete documentation package, including assay certificates, certificates of origin, export permits, commercial invoices, and customs documentation.

Tanzania’s export infrastructure supports efficient shipment to international destinations through secure logistics channels and experienced handling partners.

Why International Buyers Source Gold from Tanzania

Tanzania offers buyers access to consistent gold production from one of Africa’s most established mining jurisdictions. The country’s regulatory clarity, refining capacity, and export experience support reliable and compliant gold trade.

Great Lakes Gold Origins Ltd provides international buyers with secure access to Tanzanian gold while managing compliance, verification, and export logistics on their behalf.

Our Role in Tanzania’s Gold Supply Chain

We act as a professional intermediary connecting licensed miners and suppliers across Tanzania with international markets. Our regional presence enables us to manage sourcing responsibly while maintaining transparency and accountability.

By combining local expertise with international standards, we help ensure that Tanzanian gold reaches global markets in a compliant and sustainable manner.