Mining (Local Content) (Amendment) Regulations, 2025: Key Changes and Implications

The 2025 Local Content Regulations came into force on the date of publication and do not provide for a grace period for compliance. They are also silent on transitional arrangements or the treatment of existing arrangements. Under the established principles of Tanzanian law, legislation is presumed not to have retrospective effect unless expressly stated. Accordingly, the amendments should apply prospectively. That said, the absence of express transitional provisions creates uncertainty as to how the new requirements may be applied in practice to ongoing arrangements that were structured under the previous regime.

This creates an immediate compliance obligation for suppliers of goods and service providers operating within the mining sector in Tanzania, while also raising questions for those whose existing arrangements may not fully align with the amended requirements.

This Legal Alert outlines the key changes introduced by the 2025 Local Content Regulations, contrasts them with the previous legal framework, and highlights the practical implications for affected stakeholders.

Click here to download and read the full alert.

Should you have any questions regarding the information in this legal alert, please do not hesitate to contact Shemane Amin or Chris Green.

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Contributor
Amiri Sharifu – Associate