Uganda Takes Steps to Boost Iron Ore Processing and Steel Production
NATIONAL: In a bid to enhance its steel production capabilities, Uganda’s Minister of State for Energy and Mineral Development (Minerals), Phiona Nyamutoro, has chaired a sub-committee comprising representatives from key government ministries.
The sub-committee aims to facilitate the development of Iron Ore Processing Plants in Uganda, transitioning the country from steel fabrication to manufacturing steel products that can compete in the regional market.
To support this initiative, the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development has embarked on a licensing review.
The move is designed to create an environment conducive to progressive investments, ultimately enhancing the sector’s growth and development.
The collaborative effort between government ministries demonstrates a commitment to driving economic growth through strategic investments in Uganda’s iron ore and steel sectors.
The development is particularly significant, given Uganda’s aspiration to become an upper-middle-income country by 2040, with the iron and steel industry playing a crucial role in achieving this vision.
