Supplying Tanzanian Industrial Operations
Tanzania is East Africa's largest gold producer and has significant coal deposits in the south of the country. Its cement industry serves both domestic construction and regional export markets. The country's economic development has been relatively stable, making it an active market for industrial imports including conveyor belts and processing equipment.
Elephant Rubber (Yexiang Hebei Conveying Machinery Co., Ltd.) manufactures conveyor belts, polyurethane screen panels, and rubber liners in Hebei, China, and exports to Tanzanian buyers.
Key Industries in Tanzania
Gold Mining β Lake Victoria Goldfields
Tanzania's gold production is concentrated in the Lake Victoria Goldfields region, primarily in the Geita, Shinyanga, and Mara regions. Major operations include:
- Geita Gold Mine (AngloGold Ashanti) β One of Africa's top gold producers. Open-pit and underground. Located in Geita Region.
- North Mara Gold Mine (Barrick) β Tarime District, Mara Region. Open-pit.
- Bulyanhulu Gold Mine (Barrick) β Underground gold mine, Shinyanga Region.
- Buzwagi Gold Mine (Barrick) β Open-pit, Shinyanga Region.
These operations use EP belts for ore handling from crusher to processing plant, and PU screen panels for mill circuit classification. Underground operations at Bulyanhulu require belts with appropriate fire-resistant properties β buyers should verify requirements with the Mining Commission of Tanzania.
Coal β Songwe-Kiwira and Ngaka
Tanzania's coal deposits are concentrated in Ruvuma and Mbeya regions in the south. Tan Coal and other operators mine coal primarily for local power generation. Small to medium scale EP belt requirements for underground and open-cut operations.
Cement
TWIGA Cement (LafargeHolcim), Dangote Cement Tanzania, Mbeya Cement, and others serve Tanzania's growing construction market. Limestone quarry and clinker conveying requirements are standard.
Nickel β Kabanga
Kabanga Nickel (a joint venture involving Lifezone Metals and Kabanga Nickel Ltd.) is developing what could be one of the world's significant nickel sulfide deposits in Kagera Region. This is a pre-production project as of 2024 but represents future demand for conveyor belts and processing plant components if it advances to construction.
Practical Notes for Tanzanian Buyers
Tanzania's main port, Dar es Salaam, is also a transit hub for landlocked countries including Zambia, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, and Uganda. The port handles significant container traffic.
Inland transport to mine sites in the Lake Victoria region (Geita, Shinyanga) is by road from Dar es Salaam β approximately 800β1,000km, taking 1β2 days by road. Southern coal operations in Ruvuma are approximately 1,000km from Dar es Salaam.
Most major Tanzanian mining companies operate through established procurement systems and require vendor documentation including material certificates and company credentials.
Products for Tanzania
EP Conveyor Belts
- EP150 to EP500; widths 400mm to 1800mm
- Tropical-grade covers for Tanzania's variable climate (humid coast to dry interior)
- Standard M24 abrasion for gold ore, limestone, and coal
Polyurethane Screen Panels
- For gold mill circuit classification and coal sizing
- Aperture 1mm to 50mm
Rubber Liners
- NR impact liners for primary crusher feed
- Suitable for gold ore, limestone, and coal handling
Shipping to Tanzania
Primary port: Dar es Salaam β well-served by container shipping from Chinese ports.
Transit time from Chinese ports: approximately 20β25 days.
Dar es Salaam port handling has improved in recent years but can still be variable. Working with an experienced local clearing agent is advisable.
Frequently Asked Questions β Tanzanian Buyers
Do you supply to Barrick or AngloGold Ashanti operations in Tanzania? We can supply to large mining companies and their approved contractor networks. Contact us with your specific plant requirements and we can discuss the most practical supply arrangement.
What is the transit time from China to Dar es Salaam? Approximately 20β25 days port to port. Add 1β2 days inland transport to most mine sites.
Do you have a Tanzanian distributor? Not currently. We supply direct and through trading companies. Tanzanian industrial distributors interested in representing us are welcome to contact us.
Contact Elephant Rubber β Tanzania
Elephant Rubber (Yexiang Hebei Conveying Machinery Co., Ltd.) Conveyor belt manufacturer. Supplying East African mining and industrial operations.