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How to read Uganda's mineral export figures
Gold dominates Uganda's export tables, but much of that gold was never mined here. A reader's guide to the official statistics, and to the three adjustments needed before any conclusion is drawn from them.
Sarah Nabbosa · Bank of Uganda and UBOS · Kampala
August 9, 2026 - positiveEconomy
Uganda's official gold exports rebound in 2024
So, Bank of Uganda data show official gold export receipts climbing sharply in 2024, an early sign that the Mining and Minerals Act 2022 is pulling artisanal production out of unregulated channels.
Charity Mugisha · Government of Uganda · National
February 5, 2025