Taur Tanzania Ltd is a privately-held mid-tier gold producer with operations in Igurubi District, Tabora Region, Tanzania. From the outset, our vision has been to develop a company that is:
• Professional
• Profitable
• Socially responsible
• Fully compliant with all government regulations
Developing the nation in accordance with Tanzania Development Vision 2025
2010: Company established, initially to explore processing tailings
2011: Working with small scale mining; Land acquired in Nanga
2012: Licence granted, equipment imported, trial processing starts
2014: EIA cert granted, CIP processing starts, first elution (external)
2015: Initiated cooperation programs with small scale miners in Igurubi
2017: Established own elution system to become stand alone gold producer
2018: Expansion of agreements with small scale miners
2019: Started expansions programme to increase capacity to 5 tonnes per hour
• Taur strives to achieve best practice in operations and management
• Experienced operatives with appropriate training and certifications
• Good quality equipment used
• Close adherence to all EIA requirements
• NEMC approved procedures
Responsible development of Tanzanian resources for benefit of the Company and the Nation.
CEO & Director
Francesco is a hands-on, highly entrepreneurial gold and gem stone professional with over 30 years in the the industry, 15 of which have been spent on small and medium scale gold projects in Tanzania. He is a graduate of the Istituto Tecnico Industriale in Venice, the Istituto Gemmologico Italiano in Milan and the Gemological Institute of America, in California.
Geologist & Director
Ben is a Consulting Geologist with over 15 years experience in mineral exploration and mining project management in Tanzania and throughout the region. He holds a BSc in Geology from the University of Dar-es-Salaam and a MSc in Exploration Geology from the University of Rhodes in South Africa
Chairman & Director
Ali has over 35 years experience investing in and developing companies in Tanzania. He is co-founder of Goldstar Paints (T) Ltd and has several other active investments in the country.
General Manager & Director
Martin is Taur's General Manager and has been with the Company for over 6 years. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management from St Augustine University, Tanzania.
Taur Tanzania Ltd
PO Box 123
Igunga
Tabora
Tanzania
Incorporated in Tanzania with company number 80385