The Lupa Gold Field is an area of about 2,600 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) in south west Tanzania, north of Mbeya, that is known for its gold deposits. [1] European mining is believed to have started after alluvial gold was found in water drawn from the Lupa River, near Lake Rukwa. [2] Lode mining began in 1934 at Ntumbi and in 1939 at New Saza. [1]
A number of new mines have opened in the field in recent years including New Luika Gold Mine, the principal mine of Shanta Gold. [3]
The Lupa Gold Field is an area of about 2,600 square kilometres (1,000 sq mi) in south west Tanzania, north of Mbeya, that is known for its gold deposits. [1] European mining is believed to have started after alluvial gold was found in water drawn from the Lupa River, near Lake Rukwa. [2] Lode mining began in 1934 at Ntumbi and in 1939 at New Saza. [1]
A number of new mines have opened in the field in recent years including New Luika Gold Mine, the principal mine of Shanta Gold. [3]