Tanzania’s Ministry of Minerals and South Korea’s KIGAM signed an MoU for joint geoscientific research during a Tanzanian delegation visit to Seoul. The agreement focuses on mineral exploration, research on natural disasters, capacity building, and green technology development, with an emphasis on specialized training and laboratory enhancements.
The Ministry of Minerals of Tanzania, via the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), has established a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) to carry out collaborative geoscientific research. The signing ceremony occurred in Seoul, during a visit from the Tanzanian delegation led by Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa.
This visit also participated in a strategic mining stakeholders’ conference, which was organized by the Tanzanian Embassy in conjunction with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, along with private sector partners from both nations. The key objective of this agreement is to initiate joint research initiatives in geology, geochemistry, and geophysics aimed at uncovering new areas with abundant critical and strategic minerals.
The agreement will also encompass research focused on natural disaster management, enhancement of capacity, specialized geoscience training, and the fortification of GST laboratories. Furthermore, it involves mineral processing studies, the creation of advanced systems for geoscientific data storage, and innovations in green technology manufacturing, including the production of electric vehicle batteries.
Prior to the signing, the Tanzanian delegation visited KIGAM to learn about various activities related to strategic mineral extraction and processing technologies, as well as research on seismic and explosive events. They also toured the Geoscience and Mineral Resources Institute managed by KIGAM. Dr. Kiruswa expressed his gratitude for the partnership with KIGAM, emphasizing the importance of capacity building for Tanzanian professionals and pledging to oversee the successful implementation of the agreement.
In summary, the Memorandum of Understanding between Tanzania and South Korea aims to foster advancements in geoscientific research and capacity building, focusing on critical mineral exploration and environmental disaster management. This collaboration symbolizes a significant partnership, aligning resources from both nations towards sustainable geoscience practices and technological advancements.
Original Source: africanminingmarket.com
