# Event Details - **Event Name**: UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A UKAIS 2026 sector programme on mining investment, critical minerals, project finance, beneficiation and industrial value addition.About this EventJoin the UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue, a focused sector programme within the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026, taking place in London on Friday, 11 September 2026.This dialogue will bring together investors, government agencies, mining companies, financiers, project sponsors, technical specialists, ESG advisers, infrastructure providers and industrial partners to examine how Uganda can move from mineral potential to bankable industrial value. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/def6d6b0-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/df2a1bb0-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc181828-gmir.jpg UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment DialogueConnecting Uganda’s mineral opportunities with UK capital, expertise and commercial partnershipsThe UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue is a dedicated sector programme of the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026, the UK’s longest-running annual UK–Africa trade and investment platform, established in 2010.The dialogue will take place on Friday, 11 September 2026, at The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London.This high-level programme will bring together government ministers, mining executives, investors, banks, project financiers, legal advisers, infrastructure providers, technology companies and responsible-sourcing specialists to explore Uganda’s next generation of mining and mineral-processing opportunities.Uganda has significant potential across rare earths, graphite, copper, cobalt, nickel, gold, iron ore, limestone, wolfram, zinc, glass sand, vermiculite and other industrial minerals.The opportunity now extends beyond resource discovery.The focus is on converting Uganda’s mineral potential into financeable, compliant and infrastructure-linked projects with credible routes to processing, domestic value addition, export and industrial scale.Meet the Ministers and Decision-Makers Who Move Mining DealsThe dialogue is designed to connect delegates directly with the people who influence mining investment decisions across the full project lifecycle.Participants will include senior representatives responsible for:Mineral licensing, regulation and state participationGovernment policy, investment approvals and industrial developmentExploration finance, project finance and trade bankingLegal structuring, risk management and regulatory complianceESG, responsible sourcing and supply-chain transparencyEnergy, transport and supporting infrastructureProcessing, beneficiation and domestic value additionExport development, market access and bilateral trade facilitationOne Day. The Full Mining Investment Chain.The programme will examine the practical requirements for moving mining projects from opportunity to execution.Key discussion areas will include:Accessing and structuring mineral licencesUnderstanding the role of the Uganda National Mining CompanyMobilising exploration and development capitalStructuring bankable mining and processing projectsManaging legal, regulatory and political riskMeeting international ESG and responsible-sourcing standardsSecuring reliable power and transport infrastructureDeveloping beneficiation and mineral-processing capacityBuilding credible domestic and international routes to marketCreating long-term UK–Uganda commercial partnershipsWho Should Attend?This dialogue is designed for serious stakeholders working across:Mining and mineral explorationCritical minerals and strategic metalsMineral processing and beneficiationPrivate equity and institutional investmentCommercial banking and project financeExport credit and trade financeEngineering, procurement and constructionMining technology, equipment and professional servicesEnergy, logistics and infrastructureLegal, regulatory and risk advisoryESG, sustainability and responsible sourcingGovernment, trade and investment promotionIndustrial development and manufacturingEvent DetailsDate: Friday, 11 September 2026Venue: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, LondonProgramme: UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026The UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue is not a general conference session. It is a focused investment forum for organisations seeking to finance, develop, supply, structure or support Uganda’s mining and mineral value-addition sector.Join the ministers, investors, financiers and industry leaders shaping the next phase of UK–Uganda mining cooperation. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/df66af80-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5_co5LblDsThe UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue is not a separate event from the main summit.It is a sector programme within the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026. Delegates should register for UKAIS 2026 to access the summit and participate in relevant sector sessions, subject to programme access, capacity and ticket category. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dfa231e0-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1109-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Why Attend?Delegates will have the opportunity to:Engage with senior Ugandan ministers, regulators and public-sector decision-makersUnderstand Uganda’s mining policy and investment prioritiesExplore investable mineral and processing opportunitiesMeet banks, investors and project-finance institutionsIdentify engineering, technology and infrastructure partnershipsDiscuss licensing, legal certainty and responsible sourcingBuild relationships across the UK–Uganda mining investment corridor https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/dfd99590-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg 💬 Core Discussion Themes⛏️ Critical and Strategic MineralsHighlight: Opportunities linked to rare earths, graphite, copper, cobalt, nickel, gold, iron ore and industrial minerals, where project fundamentals, licensing, ESG and infrastructure are aligned.🧭 Mineral Exploration and Project DevelopmentHighlight: Positioning Uganda’s mineral assets for credible exploration, reserve definition, feasibility work, investor readiness and project preparation.🏭 Beneficiation and Value AdditionHighlight: Moving beyond raw extraction into processing, refining, smelting, industrial inputs, manufacturing linkages and export-ready products.📜 Regulation, Licensing and Investor ReadinessHighlight: Clarifying Uganda’s mining law, licensing pathways, cadastre processes, local participation requirements, ESG obligations and compliance expectations.🌱 ESG, Traceability and Responsible MiningHighlight: Building projects that meet investor standards on environmental management, community engagement, transparency, safety, responsible sourcing and long-term local value.🚚 Mining Infrastructure and LogisticsHighlight: Connecting mineral-rich regions to power, transport corridors, water, processing facilities, industrial zones and export routes.💷 Finance, Risk and BankabilityHighlight: Structuring projects for debt, equity, development finance, blended capital, offtake, guarantees, insurance and strategic partnerships. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/dff0a000-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dc080808-gmir.jpg ⭐ Programme Features🤝 Investor DialogueHighlight: A focused platform for project sponsors, investors, DFIs, financiers, advisers and technical partners to examine Uganda-linked mining and mineral-processing opportunities.📊 Project ShowcaseHighlight: Selected investment-ready opportunities presented to investors, financiers, offtakers, technical specialists and strategic partners.🔗 Business MatchmakingHighlight: Structured one-to-one meetings designed to convert attendance into practical commercial conversations.👥 CEO and Investor RoundtableHighlight: An invitation-led discussion on bankability, risk, regulation, infrastructure, finance and value addition.🧩 Technical and Policy RoundtablesHighlight: Focused sessions on licensing, geological data, ASM formalisation, ESG compliance, infrastructure, power-to-mine solutions, mineral processing and responsible sourcing.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz62FoPOHuA🎯 Why Participate | Attend to:🤝 Engage Uganda-focused mining and investment stakeholders💼 Meet investors, financiers, offtakers, advisers and project sponsors📜 Understand licensing, compliance, ESG and investor-readiness requirements🏭 Explore beneficiation, processing and value-addition opportunities🌍 Position your organisation within a serious UK–Uganda mining investment platform🔗 Identify commercial partnerships across finance, infrastructure, engineering, logistics and responsible sourcing🇬🇧🇺🇬 Connect the mining agenda to the wider UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026 platform https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/e02c7080-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w740-h740-dc181818-gmir.jpg Important Delegate InformationUganda–UK Mining Week 2026 is a dedicated mining and minerals investment dialogue taking place as part of the UK–Africa Investment Summit 2026. The forum is designed for investors, mining companies, project sponsors, financiers, government agencies, technical partners, infrastructure providers, ESG specialists and organisations seeking serious engagement with Uganda’s mining and mineral value-addition opportunities.Delegates are encouraged to review the official investment brochure before registering. The brochure provides further information on the forum’s investment focus, programme themes, sector opportunities and commercial positioning.Download the brochure:https://ukafricabusinesssummit.uk/Uganda_Mining_Investment_Brochure_2026.pdfFor full event information, visit:https://ukugandaminingforum.comFor partnership, sponsorship, project presentation or delegate enquiries, contact: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e03ee710-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/e0996320-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/e0af0e00-a5d2-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/uk-uganda-metals-and-mining-investment-dialogue-2026/100001989029311213 - **Event Categories**: business, meetups, conferences, speed-dating - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 11.55, max: 1138.28, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London - **lat**: 51.5060478 - **long**: -0.1241368 - **full address**: The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: UK–Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/ca80d63b04b2988290596b0c370fb69b45a04d7b094ebc18657cb6b1240e1635-rimg-w1200-h675-dc050402-gmir.jpg?v=1778837460 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is UK-Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 being held? - **A:** UK-Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 takes place on Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Fri, 11 Sep, 2026 at 03:00 pm at The Royal Horseguards Hotel & One Whitehall Place, London, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing UK-Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026? - **A:** UK-Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 is organized by The Promota Africa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** UK-Uganda Metals and Mining Investment Dialogue 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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