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  • Mining the next economic frontier

    Posted on :Monday , 11th September 2017

     Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu was recently quoted as saying that “mining is the next economic frontier for Kenya, so get on board and be part of the mining boom”.

     
    Following the enactment of the Mining Act 2016, Mr Kazungu has been leading a national and international charm offensive to attract investment in the mining sector, while also advo. . .

  • Royalties: Vaaldiam Mining earns millions in royalties from mines years after exiting

    Posted on :Monday , 11th September 2017

     NAIROBI, KENYA: Canadian firm, Vaaldiam Mining Inc, earned a tidy Sh310 million during the year to June 2017 from the Kwale mineral sands project operated by Australian miner —Base Resources. While Vaaldiam might be unknown to many Kenyans, its predecessor Tiomin Resources is familiar to many and particularly to coastal residents.

    For more than a decade, the firm struggled t. . .

  • Kenya seeks better revenues from quarries

    Posted on :Monday , 11th September 2017

     The move is intended to protect the environment and increase revenue from the quarry sub-sector.

     
    Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu says lack of regulation in the sub-sector has led to degradation of the environment, misuse of revenues meant to be remitted to the national government, investors and the communities.
     
    “Despit. . .

  • Only one gold dealer licensed, says Mining CS

    Posted on :Monday , 11th September 2017

     The Government is cracking down on firms and individuals illegally trading in minerals in efforts to clean up the mining industry.

    The Mining ministry has said only three firms have been licensed to undertake mineral dealings in the country, meaning that dozens of companies that claim to have dealer’s licences are undertaking the trade illegally.

    In a public notice i. . .

  • Kenya reconsiders mining laws to address lack of mining growth

    Posted on :Monday , 11th September 2017

     Kenya looks set to review its mining laws as the industry has struggled to grow over the past five years.

     
    After only one year since enacting new legislation, the Kenya government is looking at new ways to attract investment into the lagging mining industry, one that’s seen insignificant growth over the past five years.
     
    Work. . .

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