MARA, Nov. 14 -- MARA Region has set a new record in mineral production after producing 67.41 tonnes of gold, valued at  8.881tri/- over four years from 2021 to October 2025.

Speaking on behalf of the Mara Regional Resident Mining Officer, Environmental Officer. Byalugaba Chakupewa stated that the sales of this gold have contributed over  605.86bn/- to government revenue through royalties, inspection fees, and various levies.

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Additionally, Chakupewa noted that the government, through the Mara Regional Mining Commission, collected revenues of  78.7bn/- in the first quarter of the year, equivalent to 37.48 percent of the annual target of  210.3bn/-.

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