Inside Uganda’s Artisanal Gold Mining Industry | Conversation with UGAASM CEO

Artisanal and small-scale mining plays a crucial role in Uganda’s mineral sector, particularly in gold production and rural employment. Despite its importance, the sector faces significant challenges including informality, limited access to finance and technology, environmental concerns, and policy gaps. In this episode, we sit down with the CEO of the Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners to explore the realities of Uganda’s artisanal mining industry. In this conversation, we discuss: • The role of artisanal miners in Uganda’s gold economy • Key challenges facing small-scale miners • Efforts to formalize the sector • Environmental and sustainability concerns • Opportunities for investment and innovation • The future of artisanal mining in Uganda This discussion provides valuable insights for policymakers, investors, researchers, and anyone interested in Africa’s mineral economy. If you’re interested in mining, natural resources, economic development, or Uganda’s growing mineral sector, this episode offers an important perspective from within the industry. 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on mining, energy, technology, and economic development.