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ASMs tout regulation of mercury usage other than ban

Jun 13, 2022

Artisanal and small scale gold miners have called for regulation and proper management, other than a ban of mercury usage in processing their ore. At an NGO working group meeting, Emmanuel Kibirige,…

UNDP grant revitalises ASM operations in Northern region after covid19 hit

Jun 13, 2022

In May 2021, Atim Ki Kuma association and Apila stone quarry in Gulu and Lira districts respectfully, received a grant worth five thousand US dollars ($5000) from United Nations Development Programme…

Development minerals miners take hit as cement prices soar

May 19, 2022

Artisanal and Small-scale miners dealing in development minerals have taken a hit over the last couple of months over soaring cement prices. The price of cement has nearly doubled, from twenty-six…

Minister retains licensing powers as Parliament passes new mining law

Feb 28, 2022

In a bewildering turn of events, the Director at the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM) will no longer license mining companies, according to the recently passed Mining and Minerals…

Mining gets risky as ASMs cry out over insecurity in Karamoja

Jan 24, 2022

Artisanal and small scale gold mining in the Karamoja region has become risky owing to cattle rustling that has made mining close to impossible. A number of districts in the region have in the last…

Registration is the first step towards formalisation of ASM

Jan 20, 2022

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining in Uganda is a complex network of diversification and interests. It ranges from informal individual operators, an artisanal family or entire community surviving on…