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
Western Kenya’s profile as the country’s mythical El Dorado rose higher as Busia braces for commercial gold mining
On June 31, Principal Secretary in State Department of Mining Harry Kimtai announced that Kenya is ready to kick off commercial gold mining in Alupe, Busia County, to expand revenue streams of the national and county governments.
