Industry news, regulatory updates, and market insights from the PAU team.
Company News · March 2026
Premier Assay Uganda Expands Refining Capacity to 250kg Daily
PAU has commissioned new refining infrastructure at our Kololo facility, increasing daily capacity to 250 kilograms and enabling faster turnaround for large-volume clients across East Africa.
Technical · February 2026
XRF vs Fire Assay: Which Testing Method is Right for You?
Our chief assayer breaks down when to use each method and why some high-value transactions require the superior accuracy of fire assay over non-destructive XRF testing.
Market · January 2026
Gold Prices in East Africa: Q1 2026 Market Overview
Gold prices hit record highs in Q1 2026. PAU’s commodity team reviews the key drivers and what Uganda’s exporters and miners can expect for the rest of the year.
