A special Mining License is granted in
respect of the development and production stages of a large mining
operation. The license may be granted for a period not exceeding 25 years
or the estimated life of the ore body, which it is proposed to mine,
whichever is shorter. On application duly made, it may be renewed for a
period not exceeding twenty five years.
Application for the Special Mining License
must be accompanied by a proposal of mining operations, Environmental
Management Plan (EMP), a proposal on employment of citizens of Tanzania
and an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The application under this
license must also be submitted to the Mining Advisory Committee for advice
before issuance of license.
A Special Mining License confers on the
holder the exclusive right to carry on mining operations in the mining
area and to dispose of any mineral product recovered.