Mining

Makuutu Rare Earths Project Affected People anxious as Land Access Agreements expire

Apr 25, 2026

The Makuutu Rare Earths Project Affected People (PAPs) in Busoga are anxious as the two-year Land Access Agreements (LAAs) they signed with the project developer, Rwenzori Rare Metals (RRM), near…

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We have come a long way – Rwenzori Rare Metals says of Makuutu Project Affected Persons

Jan 06, 2025

What would you say is the mood among the communities regarding the Makuutu project? Our stakeholders are highly expectant over the project and development prospects associated with such a project.…

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Busoga leaders wary of resource curse as Makuutu project nears production

Jan 06, 2025

Leaders in Busoga are wary the sub region will not benefit from the Makuutu Rare Earths project in Makuutu Sub-County, Bugweri district, one of the flagship multibillion investments in Uganda as the…

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Miners Speak Out on Mercury Use and the New Law

Mar 23, 2023

Charles Dhizaala: The new law was passed in haste and without consultation of miners but there is need to first find a workable alternative other than rushing to penalize miners for use of mercury.…

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Online mining cadaster transaction portal reopens, aligned with new law

Feb 27, 2023

The Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has reopened the online mining cadaster transactional portal after aligning it with the Mining and Minerals Act 2022. The portal, which was established…

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Government criminalises mercury use in mining

Jan 23, 2023

Miners criticise the move, saying it was rushed yet they have no alternatives.  The use of mercury in mining operations has been outlawed in the Mining and Minerals Act 2022. The new law,…

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