AfricaPress-Tanzania: GEITA Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has commended the Geita Gold Mine Ltd capacity building program for entrepreneurs, run by GGML in collaboration with the National Economic Empowerment Council (NEEC).
Senyamule paid a familiarisation visit to GGML last week for a firsthand view of different mining operations.
Accompanied by regional and district security committee members, the new RC was interested to learn how GGML conducts its business in compliance with set government regulations.
“I have learned from the media that GGML had been the recipient of several awards as a top taxpayer and a leading mining company. On this first visit I would like to commend GGML for the manner in which you conduct your business and simultaneously fulfil your corporate social responsibility obligations,” she said.
She expressed admiration for the capacity building program, noting that it helps to empower Geita locals to get business opportunities from GGML, thus it is commendable because it uplifts Geita’s sustainability. “I urge GGML to execute more projects with sustainability impact even after the life of the mine,” she told her hosts.
Summarising the company’s achievements over the past 21 years, partnerships manager Manace Ndoroma highlighted GGML’s commitment to the sustainable development of the Geita community.
“We have continuously demonstrated social investment commitment by actively partnering with the government in improving social services including education, health, water and roads as well as other economic activities for the community surrounding the mine. GGML has spent over 30bn/-to execute several community projects in partnership with Geita local authorities after the amendment of the Mining Act in 2017,” he added.
