Gold mining company Barrick , in partnership with the government through Twiga Minerals , has launched a state-of-the-art helicopter for conducting airborne geological surveys, aimed at reducing environmental impact and enhancing mineral exploration activities in Tanzania .
Speaking at the launch of the helicopter survey in the northern Tanzanian region of Shinyanga, the Minister of Minerals, Anthony Mavunde, said this initiative was crucial for strengthening Tanzanias mining sector and opening avenues for research using more advanced technologies.
Barrick Gold said it has injected more than 4 billion into the Tanzanian economy since establishing the Twiga joint venture JV with the government in 2019.
