The government outlined efforts to formalize small-scale miners activities, including providing training and resources Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda is calling on international mining giants to invest in the country’s rich deposits of critical minerals to drive its clean energy ambitions and economic growth. Dr. Luisa Moreno, Advisor on …
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As experts call for a special fund and tailored banking products to boost investment in artisanal mining space Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda government has completed the drafting of the Building Substances Bill, which will soon be submitted to the Cabinet for approval, according to Irene Bateebe, the Permanent …
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Kitgum, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Blencowe Resources, a UK-based firm undertaking the Orom-Cross graphite project in Northern Uganda has received full Mineral Services Partnership (MSP) accreditation. The partnership is a global initiative promoting transparency and best practices in mineral resource reporting to enhance investor confidence and industry credibility. 14 …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has renewed its call to phase out the use of mercury among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners (ASGM), citing severe health risks and environmental pollution. Phiona Nyamutoro, Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), emphasized the urgency of this move during …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of the West Nile Parliamentary Caucus and West Nile Development Association (WENDA) are calling for an urgent mapping of minerals in the West Nile sub-region. The members argue that the sub-regions unexploited minerals, such as gold, present an opportunity to industrialize the …
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As the world rushes to it for lithium and more, here is how the continent should deal with the demand COMMENT | JAMES BOAFO, ERIC STEMN JACOB OBODAI & PHILIP NTI NKURUMAH | Global demand for critical minerals, particularly lithium, is growing rapidly to meet clean energy and de-carbonisation objectives. Africa …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | When petroleum resources were discovered in Uganda in 2006, a rift emerged between the government and civil society. It was inconceivable that the government, civil society, and oil companies would meet in one room to discuss how to manage the resource. The situation has “greatly’ …
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SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Pressure eased in 2023 on the market for minerals that go into electric vehicles, wind turbines, solar panels and other clean energy technologies, as supply outpaced surging demand. But a new report from the International Energy Agency finds that major additional investments are still …
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Limiting global warming to 1.5°C, to avert climate change, will depend on sufficient, reliable and affordable supply of critical energy transition minerals ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | As the world accelerates its shift towards renewable energy, the demand for critical minerals such as copper, lithium, and cobalt is surging, spotlighting the need for equitable and …
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SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | The UN Secretary-General, António Guterres on Friday announced a group of experts to develop a set of global common and voluntary principles to safeguard environmental and social standards and embed justice, in the energy transition. A statement said António Guterres is leveraging the United Nations’ …
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