06Minerals & Gold Mining
Turning mineral wealth into lasting value.
Independent consultancy for investors, licence holders, miners and public bodies working with gold and other minerals in Uganda and East Africa, from first exploration to responsible export.
Overview
Hazina means treasure, and few sectors make that word more literal than mining. Turning a mineral find into lasting value takes sound geology, a clear legal position, responsible practice and partners you can trust.
Our Minerals & Gold Mining Consultancy helps clients understand what they have, meet their obligations under Uganda’s Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, and build operations and supply chains that investors, buyers and communities can rely on.
Because this practice sits within Hazina Capital Group, the same accountable team can connect it to financing, procurement, logistics and technology whenever your project needs them.
What we cover
From exploration to export
Typical areas of work. Every engagement is scoped to your project and the stage it has reached, so we only do what will move it forward.
- 01
Exploration strategy & advisory
Review existing data, identify target areas and design phased exploration programmes that spend money where the evidence points.
- 02
Geological surveys & feasibility
Coordinate mapping, sampling and drilling with qualified geologists, then test the results against costs, markets and risk in scoping and feasibility studies.
- 03
Licensing & regulatory compliance
Guide applications, renewals and reporting for mineral rights, dealer’s licences and export permits under the Mining and Minerals Act, 2022, and help you stay in good standing with the Directorate of Geological Survey and Mines.
- 04
Artisanal & small-scale mining formalisation
Help miners, groups and cooperatives obtain licences, organise, work more safely and productively, and move away from mercury towards cleaner processing.
- 05
Gold sourcing & export facilitation
Support compliant buying, documentation, royalty payments and export permits, with a clear chain of custody from the mine site to the buyer.
- 06
Traceability & due diligence
Supply chain due diligence aligned with OECD responsible-sourcing guidance and regional requirements, so buyers and refiners can trust where your gold comes from.
- 07
Sampling, assaying & valuation
Design sampling protocols, coordinate independent assays with accredited laboratories and interpret results for pricing, valuation and investment decisions.
- 08
ESG, community & environment
Environmental and social planning, community engagement, health and safety and land restoration that protect your licence to operate.
- 09
Investment structuring & joint ventures
Prepare projects for investors, structure partnerships and joint ventures, and support due diligence and negotiations on either side of the table.
Responsible gold
Responsible gold
Gold that buyers, refiners and financiers can trust is worth more, and increasingly it is the only gold they will accept.
We help producers and traders put the systems in place to prove it: know-your-supplier checks, a documented chain of custody, records that reconcile with licences, royalties and export permits, and risk assessments guided by the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas.
For artisanal and small-scale miners, the same discipline opens the door to formal markets, fairer prices and safer working conditions, and gives communities a clearer share of the value created.
Talk to us about responsible sourcingWho we work with
For investors, miners and public bodies.
Investors & mining companies
Local and international investors, explorers and operators assessing opportunities or developing projects in Uganda and the wider region.
Miners & mineral dealers
Licence holders, artisanal and small-scale miners, cooperatives and dealers who want to formalise, grow and reach legitimate buyers.
Governments, buyers & partners
Public bodies, refiners, development partners and programmes that need independent analysis, due diligence and delivery support.
How an engagement works
From first conversation to results.
- STEP 01
Assess
Review your data, licences and site, and agree the questions that matter most.
- STEP 02
Plan
Set out the scope, programme, budget and regulatory steps in writing.
- STEP 03
Deliver
Carry out the work with qualified specialists and a single point of contact.
- STEP 04
Report
Hand over clear findings, documents and next steps that investors and regulators can rely on.
Other services
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Start a conversation
Let’s build something lasting.
Tell us what you are working on. We will listen, ask the right questions and tell you honestly how we can help.
Or call +256 759 810478 or email contact@hazinacapitalgroup.co.ug