Uganda set for 12th Mineral Wealth Conference

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 12th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference is set to take place from October 30-31 at Kampala Serena Hotel. This year’s conference is being held under the theme; “Creating a Viable and Feasible Roadmap for Uganda’s Mineral Sector to Contribute to Economic Transformation.” Organized by Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, the conference is set to attract a total of 300 participants from Uganda, East Africa, and beyond.

The participants include government officials, private sector players, civil society organisations, and members of the diplomatic community and development partners.

Rwenzori Rare Metals, a company that has been exploring in Uganda for more than ten years is one of the key sponsors of the conference. Patience Singo, the GM of Rwenzori Rare Metals, said the conference is an opportunity for the company to showcase its work given its portfolio in the mining sector.

The Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa will preside over the opening ceremony before national and international speakers delve into the topical issues for the 2-day conference, which will also have industry exhibitors on the sidelines.

Over the years, the annual conference has played a critical role in creating opportunities for Uganda’s domestic and international mining interests since it brings together key policy and decision-makers, business leaders, bankers, academia, and mining investors from all over the world.