June 20
Uganda: Nyamutoro to Illegal Miners - Intimidation Won't Work On Me
Minister of State for Energy and Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro has warned illegal miners, asserting that she remains unwavering in her efforts to streamline the mineral sector,… Read more »
October 26, 2023
Uganda: Mineral Wealth Conference Aims to Ignite Investment and Economic Growth in the Mining Sector
Uganda is preparing to host the eagerly anticipated Mineral Wealth Conference, a pivotal event in its efforts to draw investors into the country's burgeoning mining sector, with… Read more »
October 25, 2023
Uganda: Seven Companies in Race to Revive Kilembe Mines
The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has shortlisted seven companies from which the best one will be chosen to rejuvenate Kilembe Mines that has been redundant for many… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Risks Losing Huge Sums of Money Due to Weak Mineral Sector Regulations, Experts Say
Experts have warned that without effective regulation, Uganda may lose a significant amount of money to overseas entities in the mining sector. Read more »
September 20, 2023
Uganda: NEMA Tightens Noose Around 'Investors' Mining Sand in Lwera Wetland
Environmental body NEMA has in a move to save the swamp along Masaka highway has announced no permit for investors involved in mining sand in Lwera wetland. Read more »
September 04, 2023
Uganda: President's Mineral Export Ban Threatens Thousands of Livelihoods, Tin Processing Plant
A ban imposed by President Yoweri Museveni on the export of unrefined minerals threatens to end a once-thriving tin processing plant, putting the livelihoods of thousands at risk. Read more »
August 16, 2023
Uganda: Nema Produces Illegal Sand Mining Suspects to Court
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has produced two suspects in Kabale Magistrate's Court for illegally mining sand along River Kiruruma in Kitumba Village,… Read more »
July 14, 2023
Uganda: Govt Delegation Visits Rubanda Iron Ore Mines to Resolve Long Standing Dispute
Karukara ward in Hamugwa town council, Rubanda district was the focal point of a visit by a government delegation to assess and address an ongoing dispute surrounding the iron ore… Read more »
May 03, 2023
Uganda: 31 Kenyan Turkana Arrested While Mining Gold in Uganda
Mount Moroto regional police in northern Uganda has charged to court a total of 31 Turkana from Kenya for illegally mining gold in Uganda. Read more »