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Wagagai Mining formally launches Uganda's first large-scale gold refinery in Busia
President Museveni commissioned Wagagai Mining's Alupe gold plant in April 2024, marking the country's first integrated large-scale gold mining and refining operation.
Peter Wafula · Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd · Busia
April 19, 2024 - positiveEmployment
Wagagai Mining's Busia gold refinery set to create over 3,000 jobs as Uganda's first large-scale gold plant nears production
The Chinese-backed Wagagai Mining plant in Alupe, Busia is completing what officials describe as the country's first full gold value chain, from exploration through refining, with more than 3,000 direct jobs expected at full capacity.
Peter Wafula · Wagagai Mining (U) Ltd · Busia
August 2, 2023