Tanzania’s GGML: We’re The Best Mining Firm In Maintaining Safety Surpassing Counterparts In Australia, Brazil
October 07, 2024
By Prosper Makene, Geita
Regional Commissioner for Geita Region Martine Shigela visited GGML pavilion
GEITA Gold Mining Limited (GGML), one of AngloGold Ashanti’s flagship mines said that in four consecutive years, they have managed to stand tall as the best mining company for maintaining safety at the mining site surpassing their counterparts in Australia and Brazil.
Briefing Deputy Prime Minister Doto Biteko about the company's development and future vision shortly before the launching of the 7th Geita International Mining Expo here on Saturday, Simon Shayo, the vice president for sustainability said:
“For many consecutive years, GGM has been recognized by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) as an excelling mining company for maintaining safety in the workplace.”
He added: “We appreciate the patriotic manner in which the government, under the leadership of President Samia Suluhu Hassan has been supporting our company in solving diverse setbacks likely to crop up against our daily operations.”
He pointed out that GGML works to abide by the set local content regulations as well as maintain workers' safety in its daily operations, together with continuing to set aside enough budget to cater for the company's corporate social responsibility (CSR).
One of the GGML' machinery showcased at the on-going Geita International Mining and Technology Expo
He further said that GGML will continue to strengthen mutual relationships with the parent ministry, the relevant authorities and the government in the Geita region.
Among the challenges, he said are those based on the company's relations with the local communities dwelling adjacent to the mining sites.
"We're very determined to ensure improved mutual understanding and relations with the local communities at the vicinity of our mining sites," he insisted.
However, GGML has once again reinforced its commitment to innovation, sustain¬able development, and community advancement by sponsoring the 7th Mining Technology Exhibition with a generous contribution of Sh200 million.
The expo, which commenced from 2nd to 13th October 2024 in Geita, serves as a vital plat¬form for Tanzanian businesses across various sectors, providing GGML with the opportunity to highlight its lat¬est technological advancements, local content initiatives, and corporate social responsibility (CSR) efforts.
The annual exhibition, which attracts participants from diverse sectors including mining, technol¬ogy, and logistics, is a collaborative effort between the Office of the Geita Regional Commissioner and the Tan¬zania Trade Development Authority (TANTRADE).
The event is held at the Exter¬nal Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) grounds in Geita, a facility constructed by GGML as part of its broader CSR strategy, underscoring the company’s long-standing contri¬bution to regional infrastructure and economic development.
Geita Regional Commissioner Martine Shigela (C) visited the Geita Gold Mine Limited (GGML) at the ongoing Geita International Mining Technology Expo
GGML’s participation in the event reflects its continuous efforts to strengthen partnerships with local stakeholders, including the Local Government Authorities (LGAs), small-scale miners, and various enter¬prises.
GGML’s sponsorship of the exhi¬bition aligns with its long-standing commitment to supporting Tanza¬nia’s Vision 2025, which aims to make the mining sector a significant con¬tributor to the nation’s economy, tar-geting at least a 10% share of Tanza¬nia’s GDP by 2025. As a leading player in the mining sector, GGML contin¬ues to play a key role in supporting this vision through its investments in technology, local workforce develop¬ment, and community programs.
The 7th Geita Mining and Technol¬ogy Exhibition will officially kick off on 5th October 2024 with an opening ceremony graced by Dr Doto Masha¬ka Biteko, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy.
The event’s closing ceremony on 13th October 2024 will feature the esteemed presence of H.E. Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan, President of the United Republic of Tanzania, further underscoring the exhibition’s signifi¬cance to the nation’s broader develop¬ment agenda.
Since its establishment in 2000, the GGML has been a cornerstone of economic growth and social develop¬ment in the Geita region. The compa¬ny has invested heavily in community projects ranging from healthcare and education to infrastructure and live-lihoods.
Each year, the GGML commits a substantial portion of its resources to CSR initiatives aimed at improving the well-being of the local population and contributing to the sustainable development of Tanzania at large.
Through its unwavering commit¬ment to responsible mining practices, technological innovation, and com-munity investment, GGML contin¬ues to demonstrate that the future of Tanzania’s mining sector is not only about extracting minerals but also about creating shared value for all stakeholders.
