Dr. Madoshi Makene an Environment Officer from the National Environment Management Council (NEMC) during the occasion said that there is a need for sustainable projects that meet today’s needs without compromising the environment for the future generation. The Energy and Minerals Ministry official, Zacharia Bongole informed the audience that Mkuju River Project is being permitted and licensed under the Mining Act 2010 which has new items that are being negotiated in the Mining Development Agreement with the investors. He informed the RCC that the government has a clear Minerals Policy of 2009 which covers Uranium as a mineral.
Mkuu wa mkoa wa Ruvuma Dkt Bilinith Mahenge akizungumza na wananchi,viongozi na wawakilishi wa kampuni ya Mantra Tanzania katika viwanja vya stendi ya malori kata ya Majengo katika manispaa ya Songea baada ya kupokea msaada wa madawati 500 kutoka kwa kampuni ya Mantra inayofanya utafiti wa madini ya Uran katika mto Mkuju wilayani Namtumbo.