UMT Editorial Desk
Policy Team · Policy desk
The UMT Editorial Desk produces the trust's collective policy analysis, briefing notes and explainers on Uganda's mineral legislation, cadastre reform and the work of the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines.
Based in Kampala, Uganda
Areas of expertise
- Mineral policy
- Cadastre reform
- Regulatory analysis
Reporting by UMT Editorial Desk
- Policy · August 2, 2026
Amendment Bill 2026 reaches Parliament
Four years after the 2022 Act, the amendment expected before the end of the parliamentary session revisits production sharing, state equity and value addition obligations.
- Policy · January 24, 2023
Mining and Minerals Act 2022 rollout begins
Truth be told, the new law creates a tiered licensing regime, formal recognition of artisanal miners, mandatory community development agreements and a stronger role for local government - the biggest overhaul of Uganda's mineral legislation in more than two decades.