GOLD (XAU/USD) · $2,341.5 +0.38%/
UGANDA DORE (22-23K) · $105.50/g/
LBMA CERTIFIED · CHAIN OF CUSTODY VERIFIED/
ARTISANAL COOPERATIVE SOURCING/
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME/
CONFLICT-FREE MINERAL CERTIFICATION/
EXPORT READY · MUBENDE, UGANDA/
ASSAY CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/
LONDON BULLION MARKET ASSOCIATION/
OECD DUE DILIGENCE COMPLIANT/
GOLD (XAU/USD) · $2,341.5 +0.38%/
UGANDA DORE (22-23K) · $105.50/g/
LBMA CERTIFIED · CHAIN OF CUSTODY VERIFIED/
ARTISANAL COOPERATIVE SOURCING/
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME/
CONFLICT-FREE MINERAL CERTIFICATION/
EXPORT READY · MUBENDE, UGANDA/
ASSAY CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/
LONDON BULLION MARKET ASSOCIATION/
OECD DUE DILIGENCE COMPLIANT/
GOLD (XAU/USD) · $2,341.5 +0.38%/
UGANDA DORE (22-23K) · $105.50/g/
LBMA CERTIFIED · CHAIN OF CUSTODY VERIFIED/
ARTISANAL COOPERATIVE SOURCING/
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME/
CONFLICT-FREE MINERAL CERTIFICATION/
EXPORT READY · MUBENDE, UGANDA/
ASSAY CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/
LONDON BULLION MARKET ASSOCIATION/
OECD DUE DILIGENCE COMPLIANT/
GOLD (XAU/USD) · $2,341.5 +0.38%/
UGANDA DORE (22-23K) · $105.50/g/
LBMA CERTIFIED · CHAIN OF CUSTODY VERIFIED/
ARTISANAL COOPERATIVE SOURCING/
INTERNATIONAL BUYERS WELCOME/
CONFLICT-FREE MINERAL CERTIFICATION/
EXPORT READY · MUBENDE, UGANDA/
ASSAY CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE/
LONDON BULLION MARKET ASSOCIATION/
OECD DUE DILIGENCE COMPLIANT/

Uganda Gold Export Laws & Regulations

A comprehensive legal framework for sourcing, refining, and exporting ethically certified gold from the Republic of Uganda.

The Legal Landscape

Gold mining and trade in Uganda are governed primarily by the Mining Act (2016) and the Uganda Mining Law. These regulations ensure that all mineral extraction is conducted in accordance with national environmental standards and ethical labor practices.

Key Regulatory Bodies:

  • Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development (MEMD)
  • Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines (DGSM)
  • Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) - Export Duties & Taxation
  • Bank of Uganda (BoU) - Monetary Control & Repatriation

Institutional Quick-Check

  • ✓Valid Export License from MEMD
  • ✓Proof of OECD Due Diligence Compliance
  • ✓URA Export Clearance Certificate
  • ✓Certified Assay Report (SGS/Intertek)

The Export Process Flow

01

Verification

Sourcing from licensed cooperatives with full chain-of-custody documentation.

02

Assay & Certification

Fire assay and XRF testing to determine precise purity and weight.

03

Customs Clearance

Payment of royalties and export taxes via URA, issuing the export permit.