Elgon Steel factory to start production in April 2027
Verified: 2 outlets in 2 countries have reported this story since Nov 12, 1 of them from Uganda.
Mbale, Uganda | URN | Uganda is preparing to establish a major steel manufacturing plant at the Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park, with commercial production expected to begin in April 2027, in a move aimed at increasing local processing of iron ore and reducing dependence on imported steel products. The proposed Elgon Steel Factory will …
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1 outlet from Uganda, where the story is: The Independent · how we count
- Nov 12, 3:45 PM UTCFirst report· you’re reading thisElgon Steel factory to start production in April 2027independent.co.ug ↗
- Nov 12, 5:19 PM UTC+2 hUganda: Elgon Steel Factory to Start Production in April 2027allafrica.com ↗
- Verified: a second independent outlet reported itNov 12, 5:19 PM UTC · +2 h
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