Stamigold mining company of Biharamuro
District, Kagera Region has sold 12,923 ounces of gold worth US$15
million in international markets in one year.
During the period, the firm produced
16,388 ounces of gold, the firm’s General Manager, Engineer Dennis
Sebugwao, said at an event to celebrate its accomplishments of one year.
Stamigold is a subsidiary of the State
Mining Corporation (STAMICO). “Our expectations are to produce more gold
at large scale and sell at low prices to boost the local economy by
increasing employment opportunities in the country,” said Eng. Sebugwao.
He also described achievements made by
the mine including establishment of security system within and outside
the mine, reducing the mine’s operational cost and contributed 40m/-
levy to Biharamulo District.
“We have also employed over 300
Tanzanians from multi-disciplinary professions and created 43 casual
jobs for residents from nearby villages,” he added.
According to him, the mine has been
helping the surrounding communities to address critical social
challenges by distributing over 1,000 desks to schools in Biharamulo,
Muleba and Ngara districts and constructed latrines for primary schools.
“We strive to be responsible corporate
citizens and support sustainable development, caring for our employees
and stakeholders,” he said.
Director of human resources and
administration from STAMICO Mr Deusdedith Magala, who represents the
agency’s Director General Eng Edwin Ngonyani, congratulated the mine and
challenged it to enhance production.
“I urge you to keep on the spirit as a way to effectively contribute to the national development,” he noted.
Source: Daily News, reported by Deo Kamagi, from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
0 comments :
Post a Comment