Ugandan industry leaders are calling for a shift in strategy regarding the country’s mineral exports. Currently, Uganda primarily exports raw minerals, missing out on potential economic benefits. Experts argue that processing these minerals within Uganda would create jobs and strengthen local industries. Value addition would allow Uganda to earn significantly more from its natural resources instead of allowing other nations to profit from them. This shift is considered crucial for sustained economic growth and development. Failure to process minerals domestically risks Uganda losing out on valuable opportunities for economic advancement and job creation.