Environmental concerns force Namayingo goldmine closure

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Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-22 07:57:27

Authorities have closed a goldmine in Mpano ‘A’ Village, Namayingo Town Council, following the discovery of gold deposits by a local farmer three weeks ago.

The discovery attracted miners from various regions, including Mubende, Buhweju, and Karamoja, as well as neighboring countries like Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and South Sudan.

Mr Henry Kasirivu, who traveled from Kasana-Luwero after seeing the story on NTV, a Nation Media Group-Uganda subsidiary, struck gold two days after his arrival, selling it for Shs250,000. However, his hopes of earning more have been thwarted by the…

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