After weeks of bloody confrontations in western Kenya’s goldmines, state says it’s ready to discuss resettlement with landowners in Ikolomani
Over last weekend, the Kakamega County government shut down an artisanal gold mining site in the same area after a shaft collapsed, killing three miners, adding to the rising concerns over safety amidst tension.
Prospects of Kenya being mineral high potential country spurs state to review existing laws to give communities clout
Mineral exploration in the rest of western Kenya, north-western county of Turkana, north-eastern counties of Garissa, Mandera and Wajir, southwestern counties of Migori, Kuria, Kisii and Narok.
Kenya expects discovery of huge gold deposits in Kakamega to power local currency rally against US dollar
Shanta Gold, a British mining firm wants about 340 acres of land in Isulua and Bushiangala to commence large-sale gold mining, but the residents have been jittery about welfare in the event of relocation.
Massive gold find in Kakamega feeds talk about whether western is Kenya’s mythical El Dorado
The infrastructure needed will include 1,500-tonne-per-day processing plant, a 12-megawatt power station and a tailings storage facility. The mine’s construction is projected to cost between Ksh22 billion and Ksh27 billion, with an operational life of at least eight years.
‘No public participation, no mining’, Gem MP warns investor as Siaya County in Lake Victoria Basin braces for gold wealth
Speaking to the press at Ramula after presiding over a church function at the Church of Christ in Africa, the legislator said there was a need for the company to engage the people directly and avoid going through brokers, some of whom are accused of forging signatures to portray an image that the locals were in support of the project.
‘Golden poverty’: Mining sites in Turkana re-assessed as scramble for natural resources peaks in northern Kenya
The mine was closed down by authorities following concerns about the safety of artisanal miners after walls of one of the mines caved in. On Thursday, a joint delegation met with the Deputy Governor John Erus to discuss lessons learned, safety guidelines, progress, best practices and planned activities ahead of the assessment.
Despite high potential for gold mining Kenya still allocates the sector paltry budget
Despite promising gold deposit discoveries that include coltan – used in the manufacture of smartphones and electrical vehicle batteries – in Tana River, Elgeyo Marakwet, Turkana and Embu – the mining sector is routinely allocated a pittance in the national government budget.
Uganda invests in large-scale mining in Busia district after discovery of gold valued at $12 trillion
The discovery of gold valued at approximately $12 trillion, positions Uganda as a potential major player in the global gold market. The deposits are primarily located in the Karamoja region, which has historically been underdeveloped.
Kenya to support small-scale miners as questions raised about actual volumes and value of country’s mineral wealth
The summit also discussed issues of mineral exploration, workable solutions in the mining sector and clearing the backlog on permits and licenses that need approvals. Other issues discussed included addressing court cases hindering the department of mining from issuing approvals and licenses, as well as addressing the decriminalisation of small-scale and artisan miners
Gold rush: Discovery of precious mineral touches off a mad scramble in Sindo town in Homa Bay County
National Council of Churches of Kenya, Homa Bay County Chair Ken Ouma called for caution noting that in the past, the area witnessed a landslide that killed four people. He feared mining could lead to disasters if uncontrolled stressing: “The government should regulate mining at the site to curb adverse effects.”