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Uganda says August export revenue up 36 per cent on higher gold earnings

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Briefings

Uganda's finance ministry reported a 36% increase in August export revenue driven by gold sales, shipping $889 million in precious metal. This figure represents a 68.9% rise compared to the previous year, marking a significant economic milestone for the country's gold sector.

Key points

• Uganda shipped $889 million worth of gold in August, a value 68.9% higher than last year.
• The export revenue increase was attributed to higher gold earnings from the country's mining sector.

Context

This data reflects Uganda's gold export performance during the month of August 2026, highlighting a substantial surge in the nation's primary export commodity.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single month's export data from the finance ministry. No specific mining locations, production volumes, or individual company contributions are provided, limiting the ability to trace the exact sources of the revenue increase.

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