The Geological Survey of Tanzania
WELCOME TO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF TANZANIA
The Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) is the government agency responsible for the acquisition and storage of geoscientific data and information used in the mineral resources sector and other sectors of the economy. GST is active in promoting mineral exploration and mining in Tanzania. GST core activities range from geological mapping, mineral exploration, evaluation, and processing, and research work on geological processes and mineral systems and geohazards. GST’S vision is to evolve as a centre of excellence providing national geoscientific data and information for use in the evaluation and sustainable utilization of natural resources. GST maintains a balance of resources between its primary responsibilities of conducting geological mapping ,geodata management, technological and conceptual research and development, and providing services to both public and private sector.
History of the Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST)
The Geological Survey was established in 1925 by the British Overseas Management Authority (BOMA) administration under the name of Geological Survey Department (GSD) as an independent governmental department. The primary objective was to speed up development of mineral resources of the Tanganyika Territory. In April 1926, the headquarters of GSD was set up in Dodoma by the first director, Dr. E.O.Teale. The main assignment of the GSD was to provide geological information acquired through geological mapping and reconnaissance mineral exploration in the country as well as prospecting for groundwater resources. The Minerals Laboratory was established in 1929 to support the geological mapping and mineral exploration.
Since its establishment, the Survey has undergone various re-organisational administrative changes under different Ministries including Ministry of Mines and Commerce (1935 to 1949), Ministry of Commerce and Industry (1960 to 1961), Ministry of Industries, Mineral Resources and Power (1964 to 1966), Ministry of Water, Power and Mineral Resources (1978 to1981), Ministry of Minerals (1981 to 1984), Ministry of Energy and Minerals (1986 to 1990), Ministry of Water, Energy and Minerals (1991 to 1996) and Ministry of Energy and Minerals since 1996 to present.
In 2005 the Geological Survey was transformed into a Government executive agency established under the Executive Agencies Act No 30 of 1997 and was officially launched as a Government Agency on 23 June 2006 under the name Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST).
The Geological Survey has made notable achievements since its establishment about eighty years ago. The achievements include:
- 85 % of the entire country has been geologically mapped and published geological maps as quarter degree sheets (QDS) are available at various scales. This has generated basic geological and mineralogical data and information used by investors in the mining sector.
- Discovery of a substantial number of mineral occurrences some of which developed into world-class mines (eg. Kahama and Geita Gold Mines).
- Increased contribution of the Mineral Sector to the country’s GDP from about 0.3 % in the 1980s to about 10 % at the turn of the century. The growth was facilitated by various economic policy changes by the Government during the late 1980s and the 1990s.
About GSTThe Geological Survey of Tanzania (GST) was established as a Government Executive Agency in October 2005 under The Executive Agency Act No. 30, [CAP 245] of 1997, establishment order, 2005, Government notice no: 418 published on 9/12/2005. GST is managed by a Chief Executive (CE), appointed by the Minister for Energy and Minerals, for a term not exceeding five (5) years. The CE is answerable to the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Energy and Minerals and performs all the executive functions of GST. The Permanent Secretary is responsible for policy and the strategic management of GST and oversees the interest of the ministry and the government in general. There is a Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) which advises the Minister on matters pertaining to efficient and effective performance and developments of GST. |
Mission & Vision |
Mission: The mission is to provide high quality and cost effective geoscientific data and information to stakeholders in order to enhance the knowledge and use of earth resources, thereby contributing to national poverty alleviation knowledge of geo-hazards and their mitigation, protection of environment, life and property.
Vision: The vision of GST is to become one of the leading Customers oriented Geo-scientific Centre of Excellency in Africa in providing national geoscientific data and information by the year 2025. |
Contact Us
The Geological Survey of Tanzania is located in Dodoma municipality, which is the seat of the Government. Its physical and postal addresses are as follows:
Postal Address |
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Geological Survey of Tanzania, P .O Box 903, Dodoma. |
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madini.do@gst.go.tz | |
forename.surname @gst.go.tz | |
info@gst.go.tz | |
services@ gst.go.tz | |
www.gst.go.tz | |
www.gmis-tanzania.com | |
Physical Address |
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Kikuyu Avenue, Plot number – – – Tel: +255 26 2323020 Fax: +255 26 2323020 |
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E-mail addresses |
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Official registry address | |
Personal mail | |
Geoscientific data, library and archives | |
Services: geo-laboratory, , extension, geophysicalgeohazard geochemical exploration opportunities | |