Uganda Assoc. of Artisanal & Small Scale Miners

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. So why is mining still seen as so complex? Watch more: youtu.be/-d-ALB2KKOU Subscribe, like & share.

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. For more information tap the link below: deepearthint.com/large-scale-mi…

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.

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. READ MORE: deepearthint.com/prosecute-buye…

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. 🔗 [Full story here] deepearthint.com/uganda-gold-mi… #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

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

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.

-#Happening 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.

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

Making sustainable mining through supporting Artisanal & Small-scale Miners becomes realisable each day! Together with the EU Delegation to Uganda, we celebrate new small-scale mining licences for BUDUMICS, MUMA & West Peak empowering miners & driving responsible growth.

A moment of pride for Uganda’s artisanal mining community! We celebrate the issuance of three small-scale mining licences Budimix, MUMA, and West Peak marking a milestone in empowering responsible and formalized mining across Uganda. #UGAASM #ArtisanalMining #SmallScaleMining

🇺🇬 This Independence Day, we celebrate the spirit of hard work and resilience that defines Uganda’s artisanal miners. Together, we build a stronger, sustainable mining future. #UGAASM #IndependenceDayUG #MiningUganda

Exhibition Spotlight 🌟 | UGAASM The Uganda Association of Artisanal and Small-Scale Miners @UGAASM_ reaffirming its dedication to empowering artisanal and small-scale miners at the #14thMineralWealthConference2025 Emphasizing the critical role ASM plays in Uganda’s mineral sector and stressing the need for greater support, formalization, and inclusion to ensure that no miner is left behind in the journey toward sustainable development. #UCEM

Mining is, at its core, a straightforward endeavor. It becomes unnecessarily complex when those contributing little to the production of the minerals disproportionate value, placing undue burdens on the miner. Traceability is not the miner’s problem so it shouldn’t be their cost.

Addressing illegal exploration of mineral resources is critical if Uganda is to achieve its target of a USD 500 Bn economy in the next 15 years. This article in the @DailyMonitor shares practical ways to address this national challenge. #10FoldGrowthStrategy #RevenueGenerationUg