ESG & Sustainability
Anti-Poaching Unit
Protecting wildlife around the Mkuju River Project through a special public-private conservation partnership with the Government of Tanzania.
The Mkuju River Project
The Mkuju River Project site borders the Nyerere National Park (the former Selous Game Reserve) — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. In the wake of the frustrating poaching situation of 2013, Mantra Tanzania Limited, which operates the Mkuju River Project, underscored the need for highly effective and efficient anti-poaching strategies to contain poaching in the reserve.
Mantra believes anti-poaching approaches must be strategic, and should exalt and actively involve the surrounding communities. To help address the crisis, Mantra decided to strongly support anti-poaching efforts in Nyerere National Park and prioritised the conservation and protection of wildlife in the project area as its mainstay commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
Conservation in cooperation with Government
In cooperation with the Government of Tanzania, Mantra has launched an anti-poaching programme as a special public-private partnership in wildlife conservation — a partnership in which a mining company is directly involved in wildlife protection.
Elite scouts
A dedicated unit of elite scouts, trained and fully equipped by Mantra, patrols and safeguards the project area and its surrounds.
Regular patrols
Routine anti-poaching patrols maintain a continuous protective presence across the reserve boundary and wildlife corridors.
Informant networks
Informant networks embedded within local communities provide early intelligence and strengthen community ownership of conservation.
Advanced tactics & technology
The programme employs advanced tactical training and modern technologies to detect, deter and respond to poaching threats.
2013
Programme prompted by the poaching crisis
1
UNESCO World Heritage Site protected
24/7
Anti-poaching patrol presence
100%
Commitment to wildlife protection
Partnering for wildlife conservation
Learn more about Mantra Tanzania's conservation and community commitments.