Uganda’s First Modern Gold Refinery Offers New Hope to Artisanal Miners
The launch of Uganda’s first fully-fledged gold refinery in Kampala has been hailed as a transformative development for artisanal miners, ...
Tag: Gold Miners
Two Police Officers Injured in Armed Attack on Namayingo Gold Site
Two police officers from the Mineral Police Unit in Namayingo District are recovering from serious injuries after being attacked by ...
Buried in Inequality: The Silent Struggles of Women in Namayingo’s Gold Mines
Namayingo District– Deep in the gold-rich soils of Namayingo, a silent crisis brews beneath the glimmer of precious ore. While ...
Uganda’s Move Toward Production Sharing Agreements in Mining Sparks Concerns
Uganda is negotiating a Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) with the Sarrai Group for the takeover of Kilembe Mines. But experts ...
Mukono District Leaders Accused Of Alleged Role In Illegal Lake Sand Mining
District leaders in Mukono are under scrutiny for allegedly enabling illegal sand mining in Lake Victoria. The controversial activity is ...
Ugandan Miners Equipped with Knowledge on Regulations, Taxation
In an effort to improve their operations and align with updated regulations, artisanal and small-scale miners in Uganda have undergone ...
Kassanda Gold Pits: A Deadly Blend of Child Labour, Illegal Mining
In Kassanda District, a deadly brew of child labour, hazardous chemicals, and unregulated mining practices has taken root, exposing children and adults ...
Uganda Issues New Tougher Guidelines To Stop Illegal Gold Trade
Uganda’s government has introduced new rules to regulate how gold is sold and exported, following concerns over illegal trade and ...
Uganda’s Role in Africa’s Gold Smuggling Crisis
Uganda has emerged as a critical transit hub for smuggled gold in Africa, with billions of dollars’ worth of the ...
Ugandan Artisanal Miners Struggling To Formalise Operations Amid Legal Hurdles
In Uganda's mineral-rich districts, small-scale and artisanal miners (ASMs) are confronting a pressing dilemma on how to transition from informal operations to ...
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