Mining companies are required to give preference to goods produced in Uganda and services provided by Ugandan citizens and/or companies owned by Ugandan citizens.
"197. Priority of goods and services available in Uganda and the region
(1) A holder of a mineral right, licensee, contractor and subcontractor shall give preference to goods which are produced or available in Uganda and services which are rendered by Ugandan citizens and companies owned by Ugandan citizens.[...]" (Mining and Minerals Act, 2O22)
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Previously up to 2022
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"IPART XII – MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS. 
Preference for Ugandan products and employment of Uganda citizens. 
113. (1)  The holder of a mineral right shall in the conduct of his or her operations give preference to -  (a) materials and products made in Uganda; and (b) service agencies located in Uganda, to the maximum extent possible and consistent with safety, efficiency and economy. 
(2) The holder of a mineral right shall, in all phases of his or her operations, give preference in employment to citizens of Uganda to the maximum extent possible and shall carry out all operations in a manner consistent with safety, efficiency and economy. [...]" (Mining Act, 2003)
Mining and Minerals Act, 2O22
Mining Act, 2003
[<a href="https://bills.parliament.ug/attachments/Mining%20and%20Minerals%20Act,%202022.pdf">Act</a>],[<a href="https://old.ulii.org/system/files/legislation/act/2003/2003/mining%20Act%202003.pdf">Act</a>],[<a href="https://investmentpolicy.unctad.org/investment-policy-monitor/measures/4454/new-mining-and-minerals-act-2022-assigns-the-state-an-ownership-interest-in-large-and-medium-scale-mines#:~:text=The%20new%20Act%20provides%20for,or%20commercial%20processes%20or%20applications.">Other</a>]