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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 · January 24, 2023
Mining and Minerals Act 2022 rollout begins
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.