The Williamson Diamond Mine (also known as the Mwadui mine) is a diamond mine 23 kilometres (14 mi) northeast of Shinyanga in Tanzania; it became well known as the first significant diamond mine outside of South Africa.

May 10, 2023 · The main diamond mining areas in Tanzania is the Williamson Diamond Mine (also known as the Mwadui mine). This mine lies about 160 km [99 miles] south of Mwanza, in Shinyanga Region’s Kishapu District.

Since it was opened in 1940, the Williamson diamond mine has produced 19 million carats (3,800 kg) of diamonds. Gemstones, nickel, copper, uranium, kaolin, titanium, cobalt and platinum are also mined in Tanzania. Illegal mining and corruption are ongoing problems.

Williamson Mine manages an active community health programme in Tanzania, including health infrastructure, monitoring health indicators and providing training for healthcare professionals, a malaria control programme, education initiatives around TB control, alcohol and drugs, diabetes and hypertension, and sexual and reproductive health.

Browse diamond mining mines in Tanzania by region—including Mwanza, Shinyanga.

Tanzania has one of the largest diamond areas in Africa which include the famous Williamson Mine and the associated satellite mines around it. In 2012 the open pit Williamson mine produced 57,050 carats of diamonds and is increasing and expanding mining operations each year.

May 31, 2024 · Tanzania is abundant in minerals and natural resources, such as gold, diamonds, coal, and natural gas. As of 2021, nearly 500 active licenses explored over 40 types of minerals in the country....

Dec 20, 2021 · Tanzania’s diamond extraction is concentrated mainly at the Williamson diamond mine located south of the town Mwanza in northwest Tanzania. The mine is an open-pit operation based upon the 146-hectare Mwadui kimberlite pipe, which is the world’s largest economic kimberlite to have seen continuous mining.

Our portfolio incorporates major underground pipe mines and a large high-volume open cast mine. In Tanzania, Petra’s partner is the Government of the United Republic of Tanzania at the Williamson mine, the country’s most important diamond producer.

Sep 19, 2024 · Diamonds in Tanzania are found mainly in the Williamson diamond mine, which is located south of the town Mwanza. Petra Diamonds, through its subsidiary Williamson Diamonds Limited, holds 75% of the ownership rights over the mine, while the remaining 25% are owned by the Government of Tanzania.