South Korea, Tanzania to conduct joint geoscientific research
The Ministry of Minerals, through the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Korea Institute of Geoscience and Mineral Resources (KIGAM) to conduct joint geoscientific research.
The signing ceremony took place in Seoul, South Korea, during the visit of a Tanzanian delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Minerals, Dr. Steven Kiruswa.
The visit included participation in a strategic mining stakeholders’ conference, organised by the Tanzanian Embassy in South Korea in collaboration with South Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, as well as private sector stakeholders from both countries.
This agreement will focus on joint research projects in geology, geochemistry, and geophysics to identify new areas rich in critical and strategic minerals. It will also include research on natural disasters, capacity building, specialised training in geoscience and mineral exploration, and strengthening GST laboratories.
Additionally, the agreement covers mineral processing research, the development of modern systems for storing geoscientific data, and advancements in green technology manufacturing, including electric vehicle battery production.
Before the signing ceremony, the Tanzanian delegation visited KIGAM and gained insights into various activities, including strategic mineral extraction and processing technologies, research on seismic and explosive events, and a tour of the Geoscience and Mineral Resources Institute owned by KIGAM.
Speaking about the collaboration, Dr. Kiruswa expressed his gratitude to the South Korean government through KIGAM for agreeing to partner with Tanzania in geoscientific research and capacity building for Tanzanian experts. He also committed to closely monitoring the implementation of the agreement to ensure its success.
