UGAASM, founded in 2018, unites 158 ASM groups across Uganda, aiding formalization, licensing under the 2022 Act & driving sustainable mining growth.
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Putting miners and communities at the centre of responsible mining! UGAASM participated in the 2026 Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano, highlighting how ASM formalisation and Business & Human Rights can promote safer mining and greater community benefits. #UGAASM
A strong mining sector starts with strong representation. Recently, the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners (#UGAASM) conducted a field mission to Busia and Namayingo districts to strengthen its membership and revitalize its governance structures. ⛏️
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VIDEO: The government should consider operating an Uber-like system for officials instead of purchasing them very expensive vehicles, only for them to end up parked and idle most of the time. Kenneth Asiimwe
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VIDEO: Kenneth Asiimwe suggests that having districts pay their MPs could make them more effective in representing the interests and needs of their constituents.
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📍TİKA has launched a landmark Artisanal Mining Support Initiative in Uganda’s İsingiro District.
🛠️Across seven sub-counties, 300 families of the Uganda Association of Small Scale Miners (UGAASM) received vital assistance including personal protective equipment kits (PPE), high-capacity water tanks, gold mining kits, stone crushing equipment and fully equipped field tools.
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You don’t need a PhD to be a miner… by Primary 7, you are a thorough miner.”
It all starts with what we learn early—states of matter, levers, and simple science.
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Global mining is at a turning point. As mega-projects slow, distributed and responsible artisanal mining is becoming part of the solution not the problem. The future of minerals will be built with communities.
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UGAASM and UNMC are strengthening partnerships to advance sustainable #goldmining and reliable supply chains through the signing of MoUs with investment-ready small-scale miners’ associations. This collaboration with MUMA and BUDUMICS marks a key step toward responsible mining.
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The Artisanal and Small-scale Gold Mining sector can potentially reach over 70,000 people in Uganda. Protecting these communities and workers from toxic mercury is not optional. It's a massive public health and environmental imperative, emphasises @planetGOLD_UG's Lynn Gitu
Protecting Uganda’s mineral reputation starts with a tough stance: no sympathy for illegal buyers posing as victims of their own misconduct.
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The MUMA mining license launch in Kassanda marks a key milestone in formalizing Uganda’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector.
🎥 Highlights from a defining day for Uganda’s miners.
#UgandaMining #ASM #MUMA #Sustainability
From eviction to empowerment, MUMA’s small-scale mining license marks a new era for Uganda’s gold miners and the formalization of artisanal mining.
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#UgandaMining #Gold #ASM #Kassanda @UgandaChamber @PSF_Uganda @MEMD_Uganda
A milestone worth celebrating!
UGAASM, in partnership with Mubende United Mines Assembly, marked the awarding of the first Small-Scale Mining Licence bringing together key stakeholders in Uganda’s mining fraternity to celebrate progress in formalizing the sector. #MiningUganda
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EURO GOLD REFINERY SMC LTD Today, 3rd November 2025, EURO GOLD REFINERY SMC LTD proudly signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mubende United Artisanal Miners at our head office in Kampala. This partnership marks a significant step toward strengthening collaboration in – at Kampala, Uganda
Strength in collaboration Congratulations to Mubende United Artisanal Miners (MUMA), a proud UGAASM member, on this strategic partnership with @EuroGoldRefiner. Together, we move closer to a more inclusive, responsible, and value-driven gold sector in Uganda.
EURO GOLD REFINERY SMC LTD
A new chapter begins
Watch the full recap of yesterdays MOU signing between Euro Gold Refinery and Mubende United Artisanal Miners.Together we’re shaping the future of Uganda’s gold sector.
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MANAGEMENT OF CHEMICALS IN UGANDA.
NEMA is engaging representatives from government ministries, agencies and private sector to review the draft guidelines of the national strategy and action plan for sound management of chemicals.
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1/2 At Buhere mine site in Namayingo District, women are leading the way toward safer, responsible gold mining.
We recently engaged them on strengthening their cooperative, adopting protective measures while mining, & avoiding mercury use.
#WomenInMining #GenderInclusion
Wishing a very happy birthday to Kibirige Emmanuel, General Secretary of UGAASM! 🎉
Your dedication to advancing Uganda’s artisanal and small-scale mining sector continues to inspire us all. 🌍⛏️
#UGAASM #Leadership #SustainableMining #HappyBirthday
