Tanzania moves to reintroduce int'l gemstone auctions


  • World
  • Sunday, 20 Oct 2024

DODOMA, Oct. 19 (Xinhua) -- Tanzania is set to reintroduce international gemstone auctions in a move aimed at empowering local producers and jewelers, a senior official said Saturday.

Minister of Minerals Anthony Mavunde said the auctions will be held quarterly in certain Tanzanian cities, including Arusha, Dar es Salaam and Zanzibar.

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