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Welcome to the 13th Annual Mineral Wealth Conference
Organized by the Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development of the Government of Uganda and other stakeholders. This conference builds on the success of previous conferences, which have established Uganda and the whole region as a prime destination for mineral investment and exploration. Taking place on 1-2 October at the Kampala Serena Hotel in Uganda, held under the theme: “Leveraging Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation.”
Leveraging Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development and Economic Transformation.
In 2024, the Mineral Wealth Conference returns bigger and better. The conference will provide a unique platform for stakeholders involved in Minerals to engage in high-level discussions, networking, and business-to-business meetings, ultimately promoting opportunities in the sourcing and development of Critical Minerals. This is a platform that brings together key decision-makers representing organizations and businesses that are fully dedicated to the development of the mining industry.
Read moreWhy you should attend?
The Conference will deliver a robust program featuring diverse initiatives, activities, onsite supplier development engagements, and presentations from global and local expert speakers. Attending will ensure you are up to date with all ongoing developments to strategically align your business to meet the required industry requirements in order to supply the sector. The Mineral Wealth Conference is a strategic place to meet, network, exchange ideas, and initiate partnerships aimed at enhancing capacity and ultimately value retention.
Key Discussion Topics
- Mineral Sector Governance and Regulation
- Licensing in Uganda’s Extractive Sector
- Climate Change and the Extractives Sector
- Critical Minerals for Sustainable Development
- Investment Opportunities in Uganda and the Region
- Value Addition and Beneficiation
- Financing the Extractives Sector
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Extractives
- Leveraging Strategic Partnership and Markets for Minerals
- Environment Governance and Social Considerations
- Emerging Issues with Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
- Emerging Technologies in the Extractives Sector
- Risk Management Considerations
- Future of Mining, Innovation and Young Leaders