Cape Town, South Africa, September 17, 2025 – Uganda Chamber of Energy and Mines CEO Asiimwe has confirmed his participation at the upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) 2025, taking place in Cape Town from October 1–3, 2025.

CEO Asiimwe will feature as a panelist on “Africa’s Mineral Future: A Roadmap Toward Sustainable Growth and Value Creation”, where he is expected to showcase Uganda’s strategies for leveraging mining to drive revenue generation, employment creation, and industrialization.

Showcasing Uganda’s Mining Milestones

The Uganda Chamber of Energy and Mines CEO will use the platform to highlight Uganda’s recent milestones in mining sector reforms and international partnerships. In July 2025, Uganda signed a strategic agreement with the United Kingdom to attract public and private investments into the mining value chain.

Earlier, in June, the country partnered with the Geological Survey of Slovenia on a five-year project to assess mineral potential across 11 targets, supported by the EU’s Pan-African Geological Surveys and the German Corporation for International Cooperation.

Another significant development came in March 2025, when Uganda signed its first-ever Mineral Production Sharing Agreement for the redevelopment of the Kilembe Copper Mine, led by Sarrai Group Limited and Nile Fibreboard Limited. The project is expected to boost mineral output, generate revenue, and create jobs.

Strengthening Uganda’s Global Mining Presence

At African Mining Week 2025, Asiimwe will outline the Chamber’s collaboration with the Ugandan government to deepen private sector engagement, promote local content, and position Uganda as a competitive player in the global mining industry.

His participation underscores Uganda’s commitment to attracting global investment and building confidence in its mining potential at a time when the country is intensifying international cooperation.

CEO Asiimwe’s participation signals Uganda’s ambition to position itself as a thought leader within Africa’s mineral and energy landscape, moving beyond being a resource holder to being a key voice in shaping continental mining policy and investment.

Uganda’s appearance at a high-level platform like African Mining Week demonstrates a bid to strengthen investor confidence. The presence of the Chamber CEO in Cape Town signals to international financiers that Uganda is open, stable, and serious about building a competitive mining sector.

The narrative around Uganda’s mining industry is increasingly centered on international partnerships—be it with governments, geological survey bodies, or private corporations—indicating that collaboration is the chosen pathway for sectoral modernization.

Mining is being placed at the heart of Uganda’s broader economic diversification strategy. By integrating minerals into industrialization and employment creation, Uganda is seeking to lessen dependence on traditional revenue streams like agriculture.

CEO Asiimwe’s role at the Cape Town conference illustrates how African countries are taking ownership of their narratives, showing the continent not just as a supplier of raw minerals but as a hub for innovation, value addition, and sustainable exploitation.

Uganda’s ongoing mining reforms are likely to be showcased as case studies for other African states, offering lessons on how legislative and regulatory improvements can unlock dormant resources and attract serious capital inflows.

Beyond mineral investment, the participation provides a branding opportunity for Uganda—positioning the nation as a rising hub in Africa’s mining and energy ecosystem. This extends to tourism, infrastructure development, and broader business confidence.

With global investors increasingly attentive to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) standards, Uganda’s participation gives it a chance to assure stakeholders that its mining growth will balance economic gains with sustainability and responsible resource management.

The steady sequence of agreements and partnerships leading up to October 2025 paints a picture of momentum. CEO Asiimwe’s presence in Cape Town can be seen as a culmination of these moves, reinforcing the sense that Uganda is now at a pivotal stage in its mining journey.

Event Details

Event: African Mining Week (AMW) 2025

Dates: October 1–3, 2025

Location: Cape Town, South Africa

Organiser: Energy Capital & Power

For more details, visit: African Mining Week Website

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