Technical explanation on Concentrate Ban from ACACIA Chief Operating Officer

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

You're just trolling on JF! What are the causes-and-effects of those amendments?

What are the major means of protection stated in MINING ACT?

I may seem to be crook (troll) from your views but honestly, from the conceptual eye of the thread, you seem to be beating about the bush. It is, unless you assure me and the rest interested JF members that, the technicalities know how have been abused by tactical obsessions / diversities by the government, that I will concur with your argument over the shortfalls or discrepancies of the amendments thereby set to protect our national resources! Otherwise, let it go that, the debate be put on hold until when the results of what is happening, will come out!

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

You make it sound like you are the victim of this thread. I'm very sorry!.

Just for the sake of accuracy, not all mineral resources are easily extractable and able to be commercialized in Tanzania [this is scientifically proved]. For instance, Zambia's major mineral and main source of income is from copper. This is easily extractable and commercially very lucrative [practically every mega industry requires it] and our new mining laws would fit into this because of its singularity.

While Tanzania's mineral resources are diversfied, which means you cannot just specialize in one type of Gold bearing ores [ Buzwagi & Bulyanhulu gold mines] to design new mining bills which lead to mining policy that covers the whole mining sector. This is a big mistake we have ever had in mining history!

There is also an issue of how much actual money they [investors] escaping from transporting those copper concentrates. You have to take a note that, it's not as high as you might think in terms of grade and revenues.

So how can you demand mining companies to built industries instead of transporting abroad those raw materials to the manufacturing industries?.

This is not a debate! Just showing you, it's mentally unhealthy to judge the situation like you're in any kind of place of expertise to speak wisdom on it. We don't entertain gambling in minerals engineering!

Tanzania is surrounded by many countries which are rich in gold bearings. So, it is not strange to have manufacturing industries in our country (if you think we don't have adequate raw materials) and that makes me expect much positive results (and not gambling as you think, my dear engineer).
By the way, do you want me to believe that the Presidential Copper Concentrate Committee investigations' outcome was faked (null and void)?

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Do you understand what you have written?

Not only a null and void, but it's political oriented to cover the interest of politicians. You have to experience it in first hand and not through the mind of politicians whose experience in the mining consists of propaganda through vicariously in the third person.

Mr. Engineer, mark you, we are not talking about formulas or engineering processes, but rather, policies and laws that will govern those formulas and engineering processes in rendering or yielding prosperity to our nation from natural resources (minerals for that matter).
All in all, why do you prefer smelting copper concentrates abroad to home? How do we recover minerals' royalties that have been skipped from the list of minerals in those concentrates and after?

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Sorry for the late reply though sometimes it's better to ask if you don't understand anything particularly in a field which involves science and technology like mining industry. For sure both policies, laws and regulations are delivered from related formulas and calculations.

In today's globally competitive economy where mining companies may be examining properties located on different continents, a country's policy economy has taken on increased importance on attracting and winning investment.

So what are the attractive index of a country like Japan compared to Tanzania, where copper concentrates are being transported for further refineries?. Actually Japan is the preferable destination for copper concentrates due to availability of electronics and technological companies.

Have you pass through the MINING ACT of 2010 for the case of associated minerals?

It is not that I was relieved off your silence nor should this thread be shared (dominated by) between us only. And this is why sometimes I question myself of the whereabouts of people like Zitto Junior, Fastum, Mahweso, Xaracter, Msuvendi, Cicero, Rutashubanyuma, Red Scorpion, Bongaizaji, just to mention few.
Coming back to the issue on the table, I stand to say that, the general knowledge that I have is enough to make be believe that we need the smelting process to be enhanced here in Tanzania and that the investment environment in our country is unquestionably convincing and conducive!
Take it or leave it!

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Don't make me lough atii!! It's better to ask for processionals like Professor Kumar, Professor Ntalikwa, Professor Muhongo, PhD Olga Ibragimova, CEng Wally Channon, Eng Rweyemamu, Eng Paul Masanja and others like them to join JamiiForums and share their valuable thoughts and ideas.

I'm sorry to say, we don't entertain gambling in mining industry.

When considering both policy and mineral potential in the investment attractiveness; Currently, Tanzania is the least attractive jurisdiction in the world.

Thanks for the entertaining gesture to those personalities.
Gambling itself is an art and art is science i.e.thinking of producing a number of gold ounces at a certain point and time but all of a sudden you get a break down. Isn't that gambling?
Tanzania might be considered to be least attractive in investing to selfish investors (those who need super profit) but for the win win runners, it is one among the best potential areas / countries to invest in the world.

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Do you understand what you have written?.

Is it not comprehensive?
If it is not chew-able spit it!

 

[Samuraeh]

The News Is just too long, I can't just wait till I finish it, it's long
Mynaijabaze

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

It's non comprehensive, loads of ignorance, without much of even a single clue about virtually a thing on mining industry.

Well and good Engineer! Though so, there is a lot of room for me to learn. You are welcome to do the tuition.

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Tuition isn't important. Go and tell your boss that he's destroying our beautiful country by his own hands, so he has to step down immediately!.

I have no "engineering know-how'' to prove to him that he is wrong. That being the case, you are the right person who can show him the shortfalls which need rehabilitation (not the stepping down).

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

No smart people will work with him, I said hakuna!!

Then, wait until his end in office, 2025 or after his retirement from his extended period from 2025!

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

No smart people will work with him, I said hakuna!!

Then, wait until his end in office, 2025 or after his retirement from his extended period from 2025!

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Waiting for what? Ain't looking for a political position!.

Then, why did you want me to tell him to step down immediately? Were you joking?

 

[MALCOM LUMUMBA]

Tuition isn't important. Go and tell your boss that he's destroying our beautiful country by his own hands, so he has to step down immediately!.

Bwahahahaha, look at all this rhetoric. I remember you calling me a Pseudo Intellectual, when i criticized Baba Magufuli for his policies. But now that you have realized, our country is doomed i think more will follow (Very Good, Very Good)......Waswahili husema "Dawa inaingia taratibu"

 

[MALCOM LUMUMBA]

No smart people will work with him, I said hakuna!!

Unbelievable,
Welcome to the club my friend.

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

My intention doesn't rely on self benefits but national interests.

I think he is put in power by people who also visualize national benefits. Or you think they don't bother about national benefits?

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Bwahahahaha, look at all this rhetoric. I remember you calling me a Pseudo Intellectual, when i criticized Baba Magufuli for his policies. But now that you have realized, our country is doomed i think more will follow (Very Good, Very Good)......Waswahili husema "Dawa inaingia taratibu"

Rafiki, I think you are wrong thinking that our country is doomed. By the way, from which angle is it doomed?

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

Finally I realized he's not fit for that position. All of his ideas should be erased from the history book of Tanzania.

And what should be the substitution? Mind you, History, even if not written in books, it remains in heart!

 

[MALCOM LUMUMBA]

Rafiki, I think you are wrong thinking that our country is doomed. By the way, from which angle is it doomed?

Doomed at every potential periphery:
1.Public and Private Sectors doomed.
2. Agriculture and food security doomed. (due to failed production and rapid increase in food prices)
3.Education and the future of information economy doomed. (Quality of education is abysmally low)
4.Energy and Environmental Sector doomed. (Our people still rely on charcoal as a source of energy at home)
5.International Relations and Diplomacy doomed. (Magufuli is not a Pan-Africanist, he does not have a clue)
6. International Trade and Finance doomed. (We import too much, worse enough investors are fleeing TZ)

NB: Need i say more ????

 

[MALCOM LUMUMBA]

Finally I realized he's not fit for that position. All of his ideas should be erased from the history book of Tanzania.

The only way Tanzanians can learn is through the hard way.
Economic Shock Therapy and then you all wake up from sleep.
I wish for Magufuli to stay more in power so that Tanzanians get a sense of practical understanding.

 

[Massanda OMtima Massanda]

He should be banned from the state house and placed somewhere in his born village!.

Not until 2025 and probably more (if Tanzanians can side with me to extend his terms of service to the infinity)!