{UAH} Over 13000 Involved In Marble Mining In Karamoja

Over 13000 Involved In Marble Mining In Karamoja Top story

6 Dec 2014, 09:22 0 Comments 458 Views Karamoja, Uganda Business and finance Slideshow

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  Limestone mined in Moroto.

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  Miner rests in Kosiroi marble mining area in Moroto

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  Silver pellets extracted from marble stones.

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  Man breaks marble stones in Moroto.

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  Miner takes time to sip malwa at Kosiroi.

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  Women have abandoned homes to resettle in mining areas

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  A miner throws off a marble stone at Kosiroi.

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  Miners go an extra miles to soften stones using fire in Moroto

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  Limestone mined in Moroto.

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At least 13,000 men and women are entrenched in mining areas in Karamoja sub region. Absolute poverty and climate variability over the past decade have sent natives into artisanal mining for the sub region mineral potential that has gold and marble. However, some operate in family groups where children are engaged in gathering soil, men opening up pits while women pan the sediment. Marble involves breaking boulders into portable pieces as an additive to cement. The stones are sold for cash to middle men, who transport them to Tororo Cement Industry. Despite the back aching activity income is meager given the job done. However, the miners work under poor health conditions in all mining areas across the sub region. 

 

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