Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995
Minerals.
- Jurisdiction
- Uganda
- Provision
- 244
- Source language
- English
- Recorded status
- in force
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- in force
Provision text
Official source(1) Subject to clause (2) of this article, Parliament shall make laws
regulating—
(a) the exploitation of minerals;
(b) the sharing of royalties arising from mineral exploitation;
(c) the conditions for payment of indemnities arising out of
exploitation of minerals; and
(d) the conditions regarding the restoration of derelict lands.
(2) Minerals and mineral ores shall be exploited taking into account
the interests of the individual land owners, local governments and the
Government.
(3) For the purpose of this article, “mineral” does not include clay,
murram, sand or any stone commonly used for building or similar purposes.
Environment.
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Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, 1995 · judiciary.go.ug · Retrieved 17 August 2026.
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