Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-10-05 16:57:10
The government has renewed its call to phase out the use of mercury among Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Miners (ASGM), citing severe health risks and environmental pollution.
Phiona Nyamutoro, Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), emphasized the urgency of this move during an annual stakeholders’ meeting hosted by Gold Planet Uganda at Mestil Hotel on October 4, 2024.
Nyamutoro refuted claims that the government seeks to undermine artisanal miners, stating, “There’s a misconception that the government doesn’t want artisanal miners to thrive.
