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    What Uganda mines: iron ore takes off

    Recorded mineral production was worth UGX 286 billion in 2023, up from UGX 148 billion in 2019. Iron ore went from nothing recorded before 2021 to 51% of the value of all minerals produced in 2023.

    What Uganda mines: iron ore takes off

    Value of recorded mineral production, UGX billion

    • Iron ore
    • Limestone (for cement)
    • Vermiculite
    • Pozzolana (for cement)
    • Other minerals

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    Data: UBOS, Annual value of Mineral Production Value (UGX ’000), 2019– 2023. Use the CSV button under the chart to download the numbers.

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