Mining
Turkana Leaders Propose Compensation of 250 Cows to Ugandan President for Slain Geologists
Leaders from Turkana County in Kenya have offered to compensate Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni with 250 cows, gathered from pastoralists,…
Ugandan Gold Miners Defy Safety Laws Despite Mercury Hazards
Gold miners in Kassanda and neighboring areas and hills of Kitumbi Sub-county in Mubende District, are choosing to ignore safety guidelines,…
International Authorities Uncover Alleged Gold Smuggling Scheme in Uganda
Luis Francisco Martinez, an American under the watch of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), is currently under investigation for his…
Uganda’s Sand Mining Boom Raises Environmental Alarms
The thriving construction industry in Uganda heavily reliant on sand is facing increased scrutiny from environmentalists. Concerns center around non-compliance…
Uganda’s Mineral Wealth Remains Unproven
Uganda's mineral wealth is under scrutiny as experts call for quantification. Richard Kaijuka, Chairman of the Board of Trustees of…
Concerns About Unregulated Mining in Uganda
Experts and practitioners in the extractives industry have expressed their concerns about the dangers posed by the unregulated mining sector.…
