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  Mining is the extraction of minerals occurring on or below the earth's surface. Mining has a lot of benefits to the economy of any country.  The following are the advantages of mining to the Tanzanian economy. Mining provide employment opportunities to the people who engage in mining and its whole supply chain Tanzania earns foreign exchange from mineral export It lead to development of related industries. these are industries which get their raw materials from mined minerals for example coal mining can lead to development of energy supply industry if will be used to produce electricity. It leads to development of towns for example Kahama town in Tanzania have developed due to gold mining taking place in the area Mining can lead to development of transport and communication network in the mining ares. If you find this post to be helpful then share it with your friend and REMEMBER to comment or ask any question about any geographic concept. RELATED POSTS COMPARISON BET...

 Here is Importance of diamond mining at Mwadui in Tanzania The mine provides employment opportunities to many people hence improving their standards of living. It has led to the development of Mwadui town with accommodation, recreational and commercial facilities. The mining company constructed a dam which provides electricity to Shinyanga district. Facilitated development of infrastructures like roads, schools and hospitals which provide social services. The mining company trains its own labourers in mining related activities hence leading to skills acquisition. The mining company established reliable water supply to Mwadui town and neighbouring areas. Government earns revenue through taxes used for national development e.g. building roads. Through exports, government earns foreign exchange used for national development e.g. building hospitals. Facilitated development of industries which have led to economic diversification. Agriculture has been developed in the area due ...