LEGAL BASIS
Mining and Minerals Act 2022
Section 150 establishes the basic rule that minerals may not be exported from Uganda without an export permit issued under the Act.
UGANDA · GOLD REGULATORY INTELLIGENCE
Uganda
The Mining and Minerals Act 2022 prohibits mineral exports without an export permit. Gold is classified as a precious metal for Mineral Dealer's Licence purposes, and export permits are issued per consignment.
Verified from official sources · 13 September 2026
Current framework
DEALER LICENCE
Precious metals
DGSM classifies gold as a precious metal. A relevant Mineral Dealer's Licence expires on 31 December of the year of issue.
EXPORT
Permit per consignment
The 2024 licensing procedure requires a valid MDL or Mineral Right and a separate export permit for the specific consignment.
DOCUMENT TRAIL
Origin and analysis
Where minerals are of foreign origin, source-country documents are required; royalty evidence, certificate of origin and analysis may also apply.
REGION INVESTS verification points
Valid precious-metals MDL or other applicable Mineral Right.
Export permit for the specific consignment.
Documented provenance and chain of title/custody.
Royalty, origin/analysis certificates and shipment-data consistency.
Key control: a commercial contract or assay report does not replace the statutory export permit.
Official sources
Uganda — Mining and Minerals Act 2022Section 150: export permit requirement.DGSM — Mineral Licensing Procedures 2024MDL classes and export permit requirements.Directorate of Geological Survey and MinesOfficial regulatory and licensing resources.
Requirements and approvals are re-verified at the date of each live shipment.