Dar es Salaam, March 7 -- TANZANIA: Global reserves of metals and minerals are mined for profit and then used in jewelry-making, industrial applications and investments as the list continues.

In the line, since the beginning of civilization, clay, stones, and metals found close to the earths surface were used to make tools, weapons, vessels, and goods for wealth and trade.

As the mining industry will flourish in a country, chances are that it will come with its impacts to the environment and people living in the locality.

For that matter, it is important that Mining Act(s) should be enforced and balanced in such a way that investors practice what is required including gender balance in their operations.

Currently, the Act only states ...