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African ministers outline industry priorities ahead of African Mining Week 2026
KAMPALA, February 24, 2026 — With the demand for critical minerals projected to quadruple by 2040 and traditional commodities such as gold reaching record highs in 2026, Africa is increasingly positioned at the…
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Africa taps regional partnerships to turn critical minerals into economic powerhouse
CAPE TOWN, February 22, 2026 — As Africa seeks to capitalise on surging global demand for critical minerals to drive GDP growth and industrialisation, regional collaboration is emerging as a strategic imperative to…
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Various African Mining Chambers to Lead Policy Reform and Investment Dialogue at African Mining Week 2025
KAMPALA, September 12, 2025 — The upcoming African Mining Week [AMW] will showcase the critical role played by African Mining Chambers in driving policy reform, promoting governance transparency and enabling partnerships between…
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Gov’t begins journey to revamp Kilembe Mines
KAMPALA, March 9, 2025 – Government through the Uganda National Mining Company (UNMC) has officially commenced efforts to fully revive Kilembe Mines, which once produced Uganda’s copper before being closed in 1982.…
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Gov’t explains cancellation of Tibet-Hima contract
KAMPALA, October 16, 2024 – The government has clarified the reasons behind the termination of the contract with a Chinese company, Tibet-Hima, which was tasked with revamping Kilembe Mines in Kasese district.…
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Transforming Africa’s mineral wealth: From extraction to end use
CAPE TOWN, June 24, 2024 – Global demand for critical minerals essential for clean energy technologies is expected to grow more than three-fold by 2030. For Africa – a continent rich in…
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Global commodity prices level off, hurting prospects for lower inflation
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 — Global commodity prices are leveling off after a steep descent that played a decisive role in whittling down overall inflation last year, which could make it harder…
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Museveni’s input included in Minerals Bill, licenses to be based on capital investment
KAMPALA– The Members of Parliament have reconsidered and passed the Mining and Minerals Bill 2022 with amendments to protect artisan miners and to elaborate the licensing requirement for mining in Uganda. The…
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