Panel Discussion 2 – Unlocking Uganda’s Mining Potential: Investment Opportunities in Exploration and Value Addition
Thursday, February 13, 2025 7:10 AM to 8:40 AM · 1 hr. 30 min. (Africa/Abidjan)
Break out Room (Kyoga)
Information
This session will explore Uganda's geological potential, investment needs for exploration, and strategies for value addition through local processing and refining. It will highlight Public-Private Partnerships, the Government of Uganda’s role in promoting investment, and the implications of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act, offering insights on leveraging emerging opportunities.
Speakers
Vincent Kedi
Assistant Commissioner, Licensing and AdministrationMines Department, Mineral Development Programme, Under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development – MEMD UGANDA
Ben Young
Sales and Marketing ManagerXcalibur Smart Mapping
Slavko Solar
Raw Materials AdviserGeological Survey of Slovenia
Dr. Susan Nakanwagi
ConsultantNkumba University
Dr. Frank MUGYENYI
Executive DirectorMinerals Africa Development Institution (MADI)
Mukalazi Fred Sadiiki
Sales and Product Development ManagerSandvik
Humphrey Asiimwe
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERUGANDA CHAMBER OF ENERGY AND MINERALS