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4-Mineral Price Dashboard

Indicative reference prices updated continuously. Source: LME spot composites and peer exchange data. Not financial advice.

Au
Gold · XAU
Au
$154,200.00
per kilogram
▲ +0.42%
Co
Cobalt
Co
$62.00
per kilogram
▼ −1.18%
Ta
Coltan · Ta-Nb
Ta
$150.00
per kilogram
▲ +0.65%
Sn
Tin · Sn
Sn
$53.68
per kilogram
▼ −0.31%
Market Summary — March 2025
Ugandan ASM output YTD↑ 14%
Gold doré premiums (EXW)$8–12/oz
Cobalt demand (EV sector)Strong
Coltan EU compliance demandRecord high
Tin (electronics restocking)Recovering
Avg. transit time (Mombasa)18–22 days
Market Alerts
UMRA beneficiation requirements effective March 2025 — affects unprocessed 3TG exports
Gold premiums widening on Kampala-Dubai corridor following refinery demand increase
EU 3TG due diligence audit cycle opens Q2 2025 — document requests increasing
Cobalt spot discount to LME on battery hydroxide; premiums stable on standard grade
Research & Analysis

Monthly Market Briefs

Published on the first business day of each month. Available free to registered buyers. Archive access requires registration.

Vol. 62 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
March 2025
Gold Output Up 14% YoY as Karamoja Formalisation Accelerates
ASM formalisation in Karamoja corridor adding 8–10 MT/month to verifiable supply. Chinese smelter interest increasing on doré route. EU compliance document demand at record Q1 levels as 2017/821 audits begin.
GoldUgandaASM
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Vol. 61 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
February 2025
Cobalt Battery-Grade Spreads Widen — Uganda Premium Justified
Battery-grade cobalt hydroxide widening vs. LME benchmark as EV supply chains prioritise non-DRC sourcing. Uganda's compliance credentials commanding 4–6% premium on spot transactions with Korean buyers.
CobaltBatteryEV
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Vol. 60 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
January 2025
Coltan: Uganda Positioned as Preferred Non-DRC Supplier for EU
EU 3TG importer requirements entering enforcement phase. Uganda coltan with ICGLR certification trading at 8–12% premium over DRC-origin concentrate on Antwerp and Hamburg markets. Demand robust heading into H1.
ColtanEUCompliance
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Vol. 59 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
December 2024
Tin Market: Electronics Restocking Cycle to Drive Q1 2025 Demand
Global electronics inventory drawdown bottoming out. PCB manufacturers in South Korea and Taiwan entering restocking phase. ITA-grade tin premium over concentrate widening on logistics constraints via Mombasa.
TinElectronicsLME
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Vol. 58 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
November 2024
UMRA Regulatory Overhaul: What the 2025 Mining Act Amendments Mean for Exporters
Uganda's Mining Act amendments set to introduce stricter beneficiation requirements, revised royalty structures, and mandatory chain-of-custody reporting from Q1 2025. Full analysis and compliance checklist included.
RegulatoryUMRAUganda
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Vol. 57 · Uganda Minerals Intelligence
October 2024
East African Critical Minerals: Investment Landscape Q4 2024
Quarterly overview of investment flows into Uganda, Rwanda, and Tanzania mineral sectors. ASM formalisation progress, infrastructure bottlenecks, and price outlook for all four minerals heading into year-end.
InvestmentEast AfricaOutlook
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Regulatory Tracker

Policy & Regulation Monitor

Key regulatory developments affecting the Uganda and East Africa mineral trade. Updated as developments occur.

Mar 2025
Effective
UMRA Beneficiation Threshold — 3TG Minerals
New minimum processing thresholds before export apply to all 3TG minerals effective March 2025. Concentrate grades below threshold require additional processing. Laglem's certified smelter fully compliant.
Feb 2025
Update
EU 3TG Enforcement Phase — Annual Audit Cycle Opens
EU importers subject to Regulation 2017/821 entering annual audit cycle. Increased document requests from EU buyers. Laglem compliance package covers all requirements.
Jan 2025
Update
ICGLR Data Exchange Protocol — Version 3.2
Updated mineral tracking data exchange between ICGLR member states. New electronic certificate format adopted. Laglem operational on updated system from 1 February 2025.
Dec 2024
Monitor
Uganda Mining Act Amendment Bill — Second Reading
Amendment bill passed second reading in Parliament. Provisions include: revised royalty rates, mandatory beneficiation for export, and enhanced ASM licensing. Expected assent Q2 2025.
Nov 2024
Enacted
Kenya Minerals (Amendment) Act — Transit Procedures Updated
Kenya updated transit documentation requirements for minerals transiting Mombasa. New transit permit required for Uganda-origin 3TG minerals. Laglem logistics team fully operational under new regime.

Supply Availability Outlook

Gold (Au)
Karamoja formalisation accelerating. Good availability Q2 2025.
85% capacity
Cobalt (Co)
Stable. Kilembe belt production normalised post-maintenance.
70% capacity
Coltan (Ta-Nb)
Seasonal high approaching. Strong availability March–June.
90% capacity
Tin (Sn)
Moderate. Restocking demand tightening concentrate availability.
60% capacity
Capacity Note

Percentages reflect Laglem's current allocated capacity available for new buyers. Registered buyers on standing orders are served ahead of spot allocation. Contact us to establish a standing order.

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