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Uganda Clamps Down: Fingerprinting & Digital Tracking to Guard Mineral Wealth

Uganda Clamps Down: Fingerprinting & Digital Tracking to Guard Mineral Wealth

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Uganda Clamps Down: Fingerprinting & Digital Tracking to Guard Mineral Wealth All mineral buyers will soon submit fingerprints and undergo background... 17.05.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Uganda Clamps Down: Fingerprinting & Digital Tracking to Guard Mineral Wealth All mineral buyers will soon submit fingerprints and undergo background checks to curb fraud, illegal trading, and cross-border crime, Commissioner of Mines Agnes Alaba told local media.The government is also introducing a digital traceability system to track minerals from mine to market in real time, she added. All exports must meet value-addition standards—gold must reach 99.9% purity before leaving the country, according to the official.The reforms, following consultations with miners, refiners, security agencies, and the Uganda Revenue Authority, aim to boost earnings and protect investors from scams, officials said.Subscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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