13th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference

The ACP-EU Development Minerals Programme supported the 13th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference (1-2 October 2024, Kampala), themed “Leveraging Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation.” Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, the event drew over 700 delegates.

The Programme supported visibility of artisanal and small-scale miners as valuable actors in the mining sector. It showcased initiatives empowering women in mining, promoting inclusion of marginalized groups, more sustainable practices minimizing the environmental impact, and value addition to Development Minerals. The Programme supported the launch of the Junior Chamber of Mines to foster youth innovation in mining.

Exhibitions supported by the Programme highlighted advancements in value addition, digitization, and research, demonstrating its extensive support for Uganda’s Development Minerals sector.