Bwesigye Don Binyina.

MSc.Mineral & Energy Economics-Curtin (W.A) Fellow of Mefda Emerging Leaders in Africa's Mining (ELAM-2016).Great Lakes Region Mineral and Energy Policy Analyst

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Day 2 of the #ASMQ22 will have Ms Anne Nakafeero from @nemaug, presenting the topic “Towards Mercury-free ASGM in Uganda.” Follow the conversation online here 👉🏾 https://t.co/3s78Sofw56

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Deus Beinomugisha to Anne from @nemaug: Is it only gold miners that use mercury? I heard it’s also in health. So what are you doing to ensure the general ban on mercury in Uganda because this law is selective to only miners. #ASMQ22

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Deus Beinomugisha questions @tmori42 from @4_dgsm on when they will lift the ban on tin, as it is still being mined and smuggled, hence benefiting other countries at Uganda’s expense. #ASMQ2022

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Tabaaro Morris: As government, however much we want money we won't sacrifice the health of even one Ugandan. The mining and minerals law is not going to change.

#ASMQ22 | 🔗 https://t.co/iAjwFbqIuT

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

How does mercury enter the human body? Direct contact, Inhalation of mercury vapor, Long-term drinking of contaminated water,Consumption of contaminated fish and seafood
Large carnivorous fish - concentrate mercury up to 1million to 10million times that of immediate environment.

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Dr. Wabwire Benjamin Ongweno, retired medical doctor makes a presentation on mercury poisoning. #ASMQ22

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

Tabaaro Morris: As long as mercury keeps escaping one Ugandan child is going to be affected by this mercury every day. How many are we going to allow?

#ASMQ22 | https://t.co/4E7hOYS3Os

[Muhwezi Davis @davemagnificent]

Dr Wabwire concludes by saying that the impact of mercury poisoning on health care is very expensive. For example, you might need dialysis and it costs 1 million per visit. "So, the mercury will eat all the money that you have ever made." He concludes. #ASMQ22

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Dhizaala Charles: There is a success story though in Rutongiri where 200 people are successfully mining without mercury. #ASMQ20

[Ijoreng Desire @IjorengD]

We developed an action plan when we discovered most use of mercury is in gold extraction. The plan enables @nemaug and government to help miners.
#ASMQ22
https://t.co/ovPZvP2B91

[Muhwezi Davis @davemagnificent]

“We do not want to make miners feel that we are taking away their food. However, I ask you to step into the government's shoes. How is mercury used affecting the other millions of people who are not using mercury? We need to protect them also.” Morris concludes #ASMQ22

[PLEXII @PLEXII_UG]

Ongoing: Final session, John Bosco Bukya, the chairperson for UGAASM moderates the development of an Action Plan (future Planning & Commitments). #ASMQ22

[Great Lakes Mining & Energy Transition Mkutano @The_Mkutano]

ONGOING: UGAASM Chairperson, John Bosco Bukya chairs the final session of #ASMQ22.

🔗Livestream link - https://t.co/iAjwFbqIuT

[WEMNET Uganda @WemnetU]

1/6 The Uganda artisanal and small scale mining and Quarrying conference #ASMQ22 continues. The dialogue today is focusing on the impact of Mercury use, on environment, health and Food chain among other things. @nemaug officials and other technical person are lined up to explain.

[Muhwezi Davis @davemagnificent]

"Please I ask you, let us get many more people on board, and let us also get formalised. It is the only way for us to develop and move forward." Acan concludes.
#ASMQ22

[Ijoreng Desire @IjorengD]

Felicity Ocan of @SolidaridadECA closes the #ASMQ22. She thanx everyone for their attendance and appeals for more miners to be brought on board.

[Alex Amanya @AlexAmanyaa]

Happening:
The Uganda Artisanal & Mining Conference 2022 has started.
This is hosted by @ACEMP_UG with the support of @SolidaridadECA.
Issues to discuss include the Policy proposals to the mining act 2022 and affordable investment opportunities for artisanal miners.
@DutchMFA

[Muhwezi Davis @davemagnificent]

Good morning! There are some interesting guests today including Hon.Peter T.Lokeris, Minister of State for Mineral Development🧵
#ASMQ22
@PLEXII_UG @ACEMP_UG @The_Mkutano

[KIBIRIGE EMMANUEL @KIBIRIGEEMMAN15]

Moving forward

[Solidaridad East and Central Africa @SolidaridadECA]

#HappeningNow
“We need government legislation that supports miner's progress and transition from artisanal to small-scale to medium-scale and hopefully, eventually, to large-scale.”- Joshua Rukundo @rwamucuucu, Senior Project Officer - Gold, @SoldiaridadECA
@NLinUganda @ACEMP_UG