Material is being loaded into the truck

As seen in the video, material is being loaded onto a truck under such poor conditions and health hazards with all that dust flying around. The sole purpose of loading seems to be transporting it just 10 meters away to the sluice, instead of bringing machinery closer together and avoiding such transportation.

In the artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) sector of Uganda’s mineral industry, particularly with regards to ores like gold and other precious metals, inefficiencies in transportation pose significant challenges. Local village miners often struggle due to their reliance on inefficient modes of transport for moving mined ore from remote locations to processing facilities. This is where companies such as Start Your Own Gold Mine step in, offering crucial support by advising that any unnecessary transportation should be minimized to reduce expenses and enhance operational efficiency within the ASM sector.