{Tanzania is expected to be among the top five producers of uranium in Africa after the completion of Mkuju River Uranium Project, which is in the final stage, the Urenium One Chief Operation officer, Mr Andrey Shotov said yesterday.
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He told journalists that upon its completion in the coming two years, the project will help to boost the country economy. \u201cWe are finalising the Mkuju River project, we are looking forward to start trail as in the coming two years,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
According to Mr Shotov, the project started seven years ago and that it has reached to the implementation stage after various research studies were conducted. He said the project is expected to provide employment to various Tanzanians and promote various economic activities across the country.<\/p>\n
\u201cMkuju River Project in Tanzania is among the world\u2019s most promising uranium projects.<\/p>\n
The project is currently maintained in the active status as research work and preparatory operations are under way,\u201d he said. MANTRA Tanzania Mnaging Director Mr Frederick Kibodya said that Mkuju River Project would be the first uranium mine in the country.<\/p>\n
He said since establishment of the project, over 200m\/- US dollar have already been used in exploration, constructing infrastructure and supporting local communities. \u201cThe projects will increase national income and employment to many Tanzanian.<\/p>\n
Tanzania will be the leader in mining technologies,\u201d he said. He said upon the completion Mkuju River Project would employ 1,600 people.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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