Govt defers new mineral licences for one month
The government has suspended the issuance of new mineral rights, licences and permits for one month as it undertakes a review of the country’s mineral licensing system and moves to address illegal mining. Energy and Mineral Development minister Dr Monica Musenero Masanza announced the deferment at a press conference at
Uganda urged to prioritise mineral processing to maximise economic gains
Uganda must accelerate investment in mineral processing and local manufacturing if it is to realise the full economic value of its vast mineral resources, industry leaders have said. The call was made during the Uganda Catalyst Summit 2026, where policymakers, industry players and investors argued that exporting raw minerals continues
