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.
‘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.
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.
