ARUSHA: THE Geita Gold Mining Limited (GGML) has reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable resource management.
The company made the commitment ahead of the National Conference for Boards of Directors of Water Supply and Sanitation Authorities (WSSAs) scheduled for 23–25 February 2026 in Arusha.
“Water is a strategic economic resource that underpins industrial productivity, operational continuity and long-term investment sustainability. In Tanzania, responsible water governance directly affects business resilience and community prosperity,” Vice-President for Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, Africa at AngloGold Ashanti, Mr Simon Shayo, said.
The GGML has donated 50m/- towards the Tanzania Water Service Excellence Awards to be part of the WSSAs.
Its support reflects its long-standing commitment to sustainable development and responsible resource stewardship.
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The conference is expected to bring together more than 1,000 participants and aims to strengthen leadership, governance and oversight capacity among board members responsible for water service provision across the country.
“Our support for the Tanzania Water Service Excellence Awards reflects our belief that strengthening leadership, efficiency and accountability in water service delivery is essential to safeguarding both economic growth and national development,” he added.
GGML has previously invested in water-related initiatives in Geita Region, including contributions to the Geita Water Project, which has improved access to potable water for more than 300,000 people and strengthened supply infrastructure for surrounding communities.
Dr Kiva Mvungi, Senior Manager for Health, Safety and Environment at GGML, said sustainable water management remains central to the company’s operational and community strategies.
“As a mining company, responsible water stewardship is central to how we operate. Beyond compliance, we are committed to supporting systems that improve long-term water access and reliability for communities,” he said.