By Editorial,
In a major Milestone for Uganda’s Mining sector, the assets of the Historic Kilembe Mines limited were officially handed over on Thursday to the Uganda National Mining Company, Sarai Group and Nile Fire board limited.
The handover ceremony Presided over by the state Minister for Mineral Development, Phionah Nyamutoro, officiated the opening of the second annual stakeholders meeting where she outlined the achievements of the projects second year, according to a press release.
One of the Notable milestones according to Nyamutoro was the National sensitization workshop on the legal frame work, which served as a foundation for subsquent progress.
The project has also focused on training miners on safe and sustainable practices, especially in eliminating mercury in gold mining.
As the partnership continue, the government is opprtumistic about its potential to transform the mining sector, promoting safer and environmentally responsible methods in Kasese district. END.