"Observing SOPs has been difficult in the mining sector. It's already difficult to breathe in a mine, so when you put on a mask, it becomes challenging." Ms. Josephine Aguttu, on the challenges caused by COVID-19.
Mr. Emmanuel Kibirige, UGASSM-Executive briefly explains that COVID-19 has affected market for minerals as airports were closed and foreign buyers were unable to buy minerals that led to a drop in prices.
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A panel discussion moderated by Agather Atuhaire on Coping with the business challenges presented by Covid-19 happening now at the #ASMQUG20 conference.
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The guest of Honor, Hon. Francis Mwijukye has officially launched and handed over A Mapping Study Report, The Underrated Potential of Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining and Quarrying in Uganda.
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The guest of honor Hon. Francis Mwijukye: "The most endowed regions in the country are also the poorest. We need to address this paradox. Why should these regions be poor?"
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"The oxygen being delivered to Patient Six had a concentration of just 25 per cent... Patients in ICU typically require this to be higher than 90 per cent concentration."
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Rethinking ASM formalisation: How COVID-19's disruption can be catalyzed for development.
Thu, Dec 3, 2020 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM +00
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Join @ACEMP_UG tomorrow in a discussion on how to support the recovery of ASMs from the economic impact of Covid-19. Get first hand information from miners who are part of the panel, on how they're copping through the pandemic. Register here https://t.co/FKRTalQVRq
“It is ironic that while the international community used its liberty to promote hers, she is using some of the very same legal mechanisms as the military to stifle freedom of speech, freedom of the press, and freedom of assembly”
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