Uganda: Tin Miners Decry Low Prices, Harassment

Ntungamo — About 800 miners in Rwamwire and Mwerasandhu tin mines in Ruhaama County, Ntungamo District, have protested against low prices offered by Zanack Holdings Mining Company and accused its managers of highhandedness.

The miners said the price of tin at the mine has fallen to the lowest in 30 years yet Zanack Holdings does not allow them to sell the mineral to other companies that are offering higher prices. A kilogramme of tin goes from Shs14,000, down from Shs25,000 three months ago.

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