{
  "id": 9962832,
  "title": "Uganda: Euro Gold Partners With Karamoja Miners to Formalise Gold Production",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/uganda-euro-gold-partners-with-karamoja-miners-to-formalise-gold",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-25T16:05:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica",
    "slug": "allafrica",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202609250414.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Moroto — Euro Gold Refinery has entered into an agreement with the Kakoka Artisanal Miners Association in Abim District to formalize gold production and enhance access to formal markets. The Memorandum of Understanding, signed on August 11 at the refinery's headquarters in Kampala, outlines technical support, infrastructure development, responsible mining practices, and local value addition. Euro Gold Refinery has assisted the association in obtaining an artisanal gold mining license and will contribute to the development of infrastructure at the mining site. This partnership aligns with the government's efforts to integrate more artisanal and small-scale miners into the formal economy, enhance working conditions, and improve gold traceability. The signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Kakoka and Euro Gold Refinery. State Minister for Minerals Phiona Nyamutoro visited the site, emphasizing the importance of formalization for miners and the need for continued investment in safety, environmental management, and regulation compliance. Euro Gold Refinery aims to build a stronger, more sustainable mining industry through meaningful partnerships, value addition, and community empowerment.",
  "summary": "[Independent (Kampala)] Moroto -- Euro Gold Refinery has signed an agreement with the Kakoka Artisanal Miners Association in Abim District to support licensed gold production and improve access to formal markets, as Uganda seeks to strengthen oversight of its artisanal mining sector.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}