We went on a fact finding visiting in regard to the allegations of continued illegal mining in Kayungwe Subcounty,Kanungu District. We started with a meeting with the entire district leadership and council where we had the opportunity to sensitise them further on the Mining laws and also offer guidance on compliance of the same. We briefed them on the several progressive meetings that have been held at Ministry with the different associations and the license holder as well as the steps taken towards formalisation of mining in the area. We also enlightened them on the misleading actions of the earlier guided on and formed Cooperative that prompted the Ministry to halt using it and drawing back to the associations. Their concerns were majorly on illegal mining alleged to be fostered by mineral police, licensing, torture and manhandling of locals trying to invade the mine , environmental protection, the use of mercury, sanitation, registration of miners, the ordinances proposed by the district and an MOU to be signed between the district and license holder. In regard of the above, we guided as follows; 1.We clearly elaborated the existing EL00315 of 236sqkm and Small Scale License application of 1sqkm TN/SML/06295 under Shiye Mining Company and the Artisanal area GP00033 of 6.3sqkm that has been Gazetted on the cadastre to be licensed to the different 4 associations that is Greater Rwegyeyo ArtisanalAssociation, Kanungu Artisanal Association, Dondoma Association and Kayungwe Artisanal Association. 2.The ordinances should not contradict with the existing Mining and Minerals Act 2022 and the Ministry also responded to the proposals in writing with specific stipulations of the ACTS associated. 3.We guided that the district can only sign a community development agreement with the license holder at mining stage to carter for social corporate responsibility, as provided for by the law and monitored by the Ministry. 4.We also warned the leaders to refrain from fronting their personal interests in the Mines as contrary to the law. 5.The registration of miners is also done by the Ministry under the Biometric registration system carried out routinely by inspectors for easy tracking, information of which can be shared with the district. 6.We committed to continously support them and guide them together with the local associations throughout the necessary processes pre-requisite to offical opening of the mine. From the field visit to the mine we provided guidance as follows; 1.The small scale application has since submitted all the necessary documents required for licensing including an ESIA certificate issued by NEMA. 2.The different associations should be supported to continue to complete submission of the requirements for licensing. 3.All ore that is attracting people to the mine should be taken out. 4.The residents should be allowed access to their gardens . 5.All markets and lodging structures within the mining area should be demolished. 6.All pits especially those whose proximity doesn't meet the legal threshold of atleast 100m apart should be closed and back filled. 7.All processing centres around and within the mining area should be closed with immediate effect and only 2 mercury free processing areas that is by the license holder and pearl refineries in the pipeline to be licensed for processing shall be allowed to operate upon resumption of mining. 8.The license holder to construct 20 latrines as appropriately recommended to be adequate for the small scale area. 9.The mineral police officers on site be altered immediately and the license holder to beef up new deployed mineral police with a private security arrangement. The above should be instituted within a period of 21days in a bid to support and promote responsible sustainable mining upon formal re-opening.