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.”
Terror threats in neighbouring countries, rise in mining creates need for trained explosives experts in Kenya
Most of the blasting using illegal explosives is done by untrained blasters with little knowledge and sometimes results in tragic outcomes for the blasters and the miners.
Biggest diamond in over 100 years that weighs a whopping 2,492 carats is mines in Botswana
Before this discovery, the Sewelo diamond, which was found at the Karowe Mine in 2019, was recognised as the second-biggest mined diamond in the world at 1,758 carats. It was bought by French fashion house Louis Vuitton for an undisclosed amount.
South Africa’s minerals council seals partnership with ‘Mining Indaba’
Minerals Council of South Africa has announced a strategic investment partnership with African Mining Indaba. The partnership comes into effect in February next year. The minerals council has long been a supporter, partner and participant in the annual in-person Mining Indaba. Mining Indaba in local language refers to annual mining...
