Coal

Coal reserves are an abundant resource in Tanzania. A conservative estimate is 1.9 billion tons with 25 percent proven reserves; however, Tanzania is estimated to hold a potential of up to 5 billion tons. Coal sites include Kiwira, Mchuchuma/Katewaka, Ngaka, Rukwa and around Lake Victoria.

Currently no power is generated from these coal fields; however, the Government of Tanzania has plans to develop up to 2,900 MW of coal-fired power generation by 2025.

As of 2020, Tanzania produced nearly 690 thousand metric tons of coal. The production decreased from 712.1 thousand metric tons in 2019, when it was at its highest. Despite the slight drop, coal production in Tanzania has overall increased since 2016. That year, the country produced some 276 thousand metric tons of the item.