British Entrepreneur Osita “OB minerals” Builds a Uganda Mercury Free Gold Processing Centre

Kampala, Uganda — In the heart of Kassanda District, a quiet revolution in Uganda’s mining sector is unfolding. At its centre stands Osita Odili , a British entrepreneur of Nigerian descent whose vision is redefining how gold is mined, refined, and marketed across East Africa.

With his company OB Minerals, Osita has established one of Uganda’s most advanced mercury-free gold recovery and processing facilities, blending modern engineering with sustainable methods to extract value ethically from the nation’s rich mineral deposits.

From the United Kingdom to Uganda’s Gold Belt

Born and raised in the United Kingdom, Scotland and London Osita developed a passion for innovation and enterprise early on. His background in logistics, business management, and property development gave him the foundation to pursue a bold idea, building a world-class gold processing operation in Africa that meets international environmental and efficiency standards.

“I wanted to show that Africa can lead the way in responsible mining — not just follow,” Osita explained, adding that Uganda has the talent, resources and what was missing was infrastructure built for the future.

After extensive research and field visits across Kassanda, Mubende, and Bukuya, Osita secured strategic partnerships with local miners such as muwogoma (women’s mining federation) and Muma (Mubende United Miners Assembly) , creating a model that combines community partnership with industrial-grade precision.

The OB Minerals facility in Kassanda is more than just a processing site — it’s a demonstration of what clean gold recovery can look like in Africa.

Volume is not the only goal.

”My mission is to create Uganda’s first fully transparent, eco-responsible gold brand, one that can stand beside global names in purity and traceability”, he noted.

In the coming years, Osita plans to expand his operations to include additional shafts, automated leaching systems, and training programs for artisanal miners. He hopes to turn the Kassanda facility into a national model for clean mining education, teaching miners how to process ore efficiently without mercury or cyanide.