Mining in East Africa is dominated by gold (Tanzania), small-scale tanzanite, gemstone artisanal mining, industrial-minerals quarrying for the construction sector, and a developing extractives sector in Uganda. The industry runs from large international operators to fully formalised local cooperatives and a long tail of small businesses serving the sector with equipment, logistics, security, and consulting.

EABD lists mining operators, gemstone traders with appropriate licensing, quarrying firms supplying construction, equipment and explosives suppliers, mineral testing labs, and consulting firms supporting the sector with geology, environmental, and compliance services.

About Uganda

Uganda's economy is built on agriculture, growing manufacturing capacity, the oil discoveries in the Albertine Graben, and a vibrant Kampala-centred services sector. The country's central location makes it a hub for landlocked trade serving South Sudan, eastern DRC, Rwanda, and Burundi.

EABD lists verified Ugandan businesses across Central, Eastern, Northern, and Western regions, with deep coverage of Kampala, Wakiso, Mukono, Jinja, Mbarara, Gulu, and the other major urban centres. Verification cross-references URSB registration where applicable. The directory is built to help buyers find suppliers, investors find opportunities, and the Ugandan business community trade with each other and the wider East African region with confidence.

Mining Companies in Uganda: common questions

How many mining companies are there in Uganda?

EABD lists 16 mining companies in Uganda as of 18 October 2026. Businesses that EABD has checked carry a verified badge on their profile.

What are the top mining companies in Uganda?

EABD's top-ranked mining companies are Uganda Chamber of Mines & Petroleum - UCMP, Tidal Ore Explorations and Precious Stones. Category Sponsors and promoted businesses come first and are always labelled, then businesses on paid plans, then everyone else. Each group is ordered by EABD Score, which reflects a business's overall presence on EABD, including things like verification, customer reviews and profile completeness.

Which towns have the most mining companies in Uganda?

Kampala (15) and Wakiso (1) have the most listed on EABD.

How do I list my mining company on EABD?

Create a free EABD account, then add your business or claim its existing profile. It appears on pages like this one once published. Getting verified, completing the profile, replying to customers and collecting genuine reviews all help its EABD Score.