Uganda's Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa sat down with mining officials for a crucial meeting about fixing problems with mineral licenses. The high-level talks happened at the ministry building and tackled major issues slowing down permit approvals. Department heads discussed ways to make their workers better at their jobs and match what the government wants for mining. They want to create a system that works well and brings foreign companies to invest money.
Nankabirwa told everyone that being open and honest about mining permits stays at the top of her list. She wants the licensing system to work faster and help Uganda make money from all its buried treasure. The minister said better rules would make investors trust Uganda more and help the country grow richer. She believes good mining practices can bring sustainable development to the nation.
Mining department workers agreed with the minister and promised to speed up changes inside their offices. They plan to put computer systems where paper forms used to be and teach staff new skills. The teams want to make everything digital and train people to handle modern mining business better.
This meeting connects to bigger government plans for improving how Uganda handles its mineral wealth. Leaders want to put the 2022 Mining and Minerals Act into action across the country. The new law should help Uganda compete with other nations for mining investments and global market share.
Nankabirwa told everyone that being open and honest about mining permits stays at the top of her list. She wants the licensing system to work faster and help Uganda make money from all its buried treasure. The minister said better rules would make investors trust Uganda more and help the country grow richer. She believes good mining practices can bring sustainable development to the nation.
Mining department workers agreed with the minister and promised to speed up changes inside their offices. They plan to put computer systems where paper forms used to be and teach staff new skills. The teams want to make everything digital and train people to handle modern mining business better.
This meeting connects to bigger government plans for improving how Uganda handles its mineral wealth. Leaders want to put the 2022 Mining and Minerals Act into action across the country. The new law should help Uganda compete with other nations for mining investments and global market share.
