Cape Town: Humphrey Asiimwe, CEO of the Uganda Chamber of Energy and Mines, has been confirmed as a speaker at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW), Africa's premier gathering for mining stakeholders, scheduled to take place from October 1-3, 2025.
According to African Press Organization, Asiimwe will participate in the panel titled "Africa's Mineral Future: A Roadmap Toward Sustainable Growth and Value Creation." This panel will focus on showcasing best practices for leveraging mining to drive revenue generation, employment creation, and industrialization, particularly in mineral-rich countries like Uganda.
Asiimwe's participation comes at a crucial time for Uganda, as the nation is intensifying its cooperation with global private and public sector entities to unlock its mineral potential. In July 2025, Uganda signed a strategic agreement with the United Kingdom to enhance cooperation throughout its mining value chain. As part of the agreement, the UK has committed to assisting Uganda in attracting both public and private investments.
Additionally, on June 18, Uganda partnered with the Geological Survey of Slovenia for a five-year project aimed at assessing mineral potential across 11 targets. Other initiatives, supported by the European Union's Pan-African Geological Surveys and the German Corporation for International Cooperation, are designed to strengthen Uganda's seismic and geological survey capabilities. These efforts are crucial for de-risking the sector and boosting investor confidence in Uganda's mining industry.