Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals and South Korea’s KIGAM have signed an MoU for joint geoscientific research. The agreement focuses on geology and mineral exploration, includes training initiatives, and aims at enhancing capabilities in mineral processing and green technologies. The Tanzanian delegation gained insights into KIGAM’s technologies before the signing. Deputy Minister Dr. Kiruswa expressed gratitude for the collaboration and committed to overseeing its implementation.
The Ministry of Minerals of Tanzania, represented by the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) to initiate joint geoscientific research. This agreement was formalized during a signing ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea, attended by a Tanzanian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa.
The agenda for the visit included a strategic mining stakeholders’ conference organized by the Tanzanian Embassy in South Korea, in collaboration with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy. This conference featured participation from various private sector stakeholders from both nations, focusing on enhancing mutual interests in mining.
The collaborative research aims to explore geology, geochemistry, and geophysics to identify new areas abundant in critical and strategic minerals. Furthermore, it encompasses research into natural disasters, capacity-building initiatives, specialized training in geoscience, and enhancement of GST laboratories, among other areas.
The agreement also emphasizes mineral processing research and the development of modern systems for storing geoscientific data while promoting advancements in green technology, including electric vehicle battery production. This multifaceted approach aims to leverage technological advances for sustainable mineral resource management.
Prior to the signing, the Tanzanian delegation visited KIGAM, gaining valuable insights into various projects and technologies related to strategic mineral extraction and processing. They also observed research on seismic activity and toured the Geoscience and Mineral Resources Institute owned by KIGAM.
Dr. Kiruswa noted his appreciation for the South Korean government’s support through KIGAM, emphasizing the importance of this partnership in building geoscientific expertise within Tanzania. He pledged to ensure diligent oversight of the agreement’s implementation to achieve successful outcomes for both nations.
The collaboration between South Korea and Tanzania through the Memorandum of Understanding marks a significant step in advancing geoscientific research. By focusing on critical mineral identification, capacity building, and modern technologies, this agreement seeks to enhance sustainable resource management while fostering international cooperation in mining sectors. The commitment from Tanzanian officials to monitor the agreement’s implementation further emphasizes the potential for success in this partnership.
Original Source: africanminingmarket.com
