About Us
A driving force in East African mining
Overview
Established with a vision to become a driving force in the East African mining sector, anchoring local employment and sustainable economic progress.
SSP Mining Company Limited is a trusted leader in mineral extraction and exportation
We have grown from an ambitious mining venture into a full-scale exploration, extraction and mineral trading firm.
See our operationsOperating across Tanzania’s most resource-rich hubs — Nzega, Chunya, Ruangwa, Ruvuma, Tunduru and Nachingwea — we extract and deliver high-grade gold, coal and precious minerals to domestic and international markets. Our presence anchors local employment, community development and sustainable economic progress in every district where we hold a licence.
2024
Year SSP Mining was founded
14,500 oz
Gold produced annually
310,000 t
Coal exported each year
42 Mt
Proven coal reserves in Ruvuma
Vision
To be a globally recognized leader in the mining industry, driving economic growth while setting benchmarks in innovation, environmental responsibility and community development.
Mission
To responsibly explore, extract and deliver high-quality minerals while fostering sustainable development and creating long-term value for our stakeholders.
What guides us
Core values
Five principles that shape how we explore, extract and trade across every licence we hold.
Integrity
Conducting every operation with honesty, transparency, and full accountability.
Sustainability
Safeguarding natural ecosystems and prioritizing local socio-economic welfare.
Excellence
Upholding operational precision and stringent safety standards across all sites.
Innovation
Deploying modern exploration techniques and advanced equipment to optimize recovery.
Collaboration
Partnering closely with host communities, government bodies, and commercial partners.
Mine better,
build together.
Leadership
The people behind SSP
Samuel Mwakyusa
Chief Executive Officer
Sets strategic direction for SSP Mining, steering investor relations, partnerships and long-term growth across Tanzania and international markets.
Peter Mhumbaka
Director of Finance
Oversees financial planning, capital allocation, compliance and reporting to keep every operation profitable, transparent and fully accountable.
Simon Kayange
Director of Operations
Manages daily mining, processing and logistics activities, ensuring safety, efficiency and consistent output across every SSP site.
What our clients say
“SSP delivered every coal cargo on the agreed lay days. Their documentation at Mtwara was the cleanest we handled all season.”
Karim Haidari
Indian Ocean Bulk Traders, Dubai
“The doré we receive from Nzega is consistent in grade and assay. That reliability is rare from a young operation.”
Elena Marchetti
Adriatic Metals Refinery, Italy
“Their sapphire parcels arrive sorted, certified and honestly described. We have never had to renegotiate after inspection.”
Rohan Mehta
Jaipur Gem House, India
“SSP handled 40,000 tonnes for us through the rainy season without a single missed convoy. Their fleet discipline speaks for itself.”
Grace Wanjiru
East Africa Energy Supply, Nairobi
“They engaged our village leadership before breaking ground and kept every commitment on local hiring and water access.”
Hamisi Ngonyani
Tunduru District Community Council
Strategic Outlook
Scaling capacity for global demand
We are expanding production capacities across our gold and coal assets, integrating renewable energy solutions into operations, and upgrading our heavy logistics infrastructure to meet growing international demand.
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