The national lockdown over the covid-19 pandemic has effectively sealed off airports, roads and border entry points, causing gold prices…
Shrunk markets, low prices push artisanal miners to seek alternative livelihoods
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Subsistence miners lose out as coronavirus crushes local gold prices
“We are praying to God to end this disease so that we can continue with our business,” said Tanzanian miner Selamani Juma Salum.
Ntungamo tin miners strike over pay
The company is said to have settled its debt with them eventually, but that did not stop the disgruntled ASMs.…
How minerals and metals companies can help achieve 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
Minerals and metals play a central role in the global economy and will continue to provide the raw material we…
Where are all ASMs? : Biometric registration will ensure proper sector regulation
Bukya John Bosco, the chairman Uganda Artisanal and Small Scale Miners (UGAASM) believes the on going biometric registration of ASMs…