· Kenya’s Mining Act (2016) recognises the importance of artisanal mining to the sector and the country’s economic growth. The government has also acknowledged the challenges, and in 2019 issued a moratorium on new mining and exploration licences. This froze the issuing of new permits, including for artisanal mining, as efforts were
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Women in Mining Kenya Mining Indaba's Battlefield 2024
February 7, 2024. The founder of Women in Mining Kenya and geologist, Grace Akinyi, captured her best at the 2024 Indaba Innovation and Research Battlefield, which was held during the Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Her revolutionary idea, titled ‘Her Eco Green Gold,’ also revolves around the empowerment of women in artisanal mining, whereby
Regulating Mining: A New Vision for Kenya? Kariuki Muigua
The Mining sector in Kenya is mainly governed by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, the Mining Act 2016 and numerous Regulations made under the Act to promoted proper
Kenya's Approach The planetGOLD Kenya project’s objective is to support formalization of the ASGM sector and the development of responsible mining, by increasing the government and private sector’s capacity and improving regulatory frameworks. This will
A National Mining Corporation (NMC) is provided for in the Mining Act as an investment arm of the National Government in respect to minerals. The corporation is responsible for investing on behalf of the government through 10% free carry interest in mining firms or through purchase of shares floated on the Nairobi Securities Exchange or similar
· The Kenya Mining Forum and other such like events are designed to bring investors into the country and the entire region for them to experience first-hand Kenya’s mining sector. The first edition of the KMF in 2016, attracted close to 400 investors from 15b nationalities.
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· Narrow impacts, deep impacts. “ASM in Kenya is conducted in half a dozen districts, employs 140,000 people, and supports over 800,000 Kenyans,” says Sebastien Pennes, an associate at Levin Sources, highlighting the scale of the industry. The ASM workforce is more than 10 times larger than its equivalent in large-scale mining,
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· Kenya formally confirmed the discovery of oil and vari-ous minerals in April 2013, launching itself as a new player in Africa’s rapidly expanding extractive sector. This review paper highlights the mining status in
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· Financial assurance is pivotal in promoting responsible mining practices and ensuring sustainable mine closure in sub-Saharan Africa. The study evaluates the role of financial assurance programs in balancing economic development, social responsibility, and environmental conservation in South Africa, Zambia, Ghana, and Kenya. In this
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· Why Responsible Mining Is a Human Rights Imperative. The urgency to increase critical mineral security has sent more economically developed countries racing into resource-rich, less economically developed countries at unprecedented speed. There has been a sharp increase in mining projects in Africa and South America for commodities
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Extractive Industries for Sustainable Development in Kenya
In 2012, Kenya ranked 145th out of 194 countries by its Human Development Index. According to 2005/2006 household budget survey, 47 per cent of Kenyans lived in poverty 2 , while the income inequality was significantly higher than in Tanzania and Ethiopia.
· Our impact. ARM has participated in formalization and improvement initiatives in artisanal and small-scale mining in 15 countries in Latin America and Africa. More than 150 mining organizations have received our support. Currently, 8 of them count with the Fairmined Certification. 1,530,000 USD of Fairmined Premium has been paid to
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· The Kenya Chamber of Mines. The main mining industry organization that represents the interests of miners, exploration companies, mineral traders, suppliers and professionals in Kenya;
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Overview of Kenya's Extractive Sector-IHRB
The Economic Pillar: Aims to improve the prosperity of all Kenyans through an economic development programme, covering all regions in Kenya, and aiming to achieve an average GDP growth rate of 10% per annum beginning in 2012. The Social Pillar: Seeks to build a just and cohesive society where social equity exists in a clean and secure environment.
The Challenges and Prospects of Regulating the Mining
November 12, 2021. By. Admin. The Distribution of Selected Minerals across the Republic of Kenya. By Dr. Kariuki Muigua, PhD (Leading Environmental Law Scholar, Natural
· In this section, we will delve into the potential benefits and opportunities associated with cryptocurrency mining in the Kenyan context. A. Abundant Renewable Energy Sources for Cost-Effective Mining. Kenya boasts an abundance of renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and geothermal energy.
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· Kenya wants to grow the mining sector’s contribution to its GDP to at least 10 per cent by 2030 from the current less than one per cent. The Kenyan government has revoked 1,546 licenses in the mining sector as it gradually resumes licensing, marking the end of nearly four years of a standing moratorium. Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi,
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Marula Mining Plc – Establishment of Copper and Graphite Mining Subsidiary in Kenya
Abm May 24, 2023. Marula Mining (AQSE: MARU), an African focused mining and development company, is pleased to announce the establishment of a wholly owned Kenya operating subsidiary company; Muchai Mining Kenya Limited (“Muchai Mining Kenya”). Muchai Mining Kenya has been established to focus on securing both near-term and
Website. mining.go.ke. The Ministry of Mining of the Republic of Kenya is a Kenyan government ministry that oversees the Mineral sector in the country. The Ministry was established as an independent ministry after the 2013 general elections. The government realized that the mining industry had the potential to spur the countries economic growth.
The Kenya Chamber of Mines. The main mining industry organization that represents the interests of miners, exploration companies, mineral traders, suppliers and professionals in Kenya; promoting the
Setting the Stage for Mercury-Free Gold Mining in Kenya
The planetGOLD Kenya Project has had an exciting few months! From mid-July to mid-August, the team embarked on a mission to identify miners and mobilize mining groups in Kakamega, Vihiga, Migori and Narok counties to map out the artisanal and small-scale gold miners in the areas. Ultimately, the information gathered during this mission will
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Home-ARM-Economic Contributions of Artisanal and Small
The economic role of artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) in Kenya is still under-researched and poorly understood by many national and international decision makers.
· This chapter analyses the place of corporate social responsibility (CSR) in Kenya’s mining sector. The extractive industry engages in corporate social responsibility (CSR) not only to obtain the social license needed to mine but, ostensibly, also to develop the
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Day 2 Event Highlights | Mining Indaba | Mining Indaba
Day 2 highlights: Unveiling industry talent and transformative projects. Delve into Mining Indaba 2024's standout moments, including the Mining Innovation & Research Battlefield, the esteemed Responsible Resourcing Awards, and key insights from the Simandou project. Register Interest for 2025.
Africa: Gold and Governance Provide Hope for Kenya's Artisanal
Kenya's Mining Act (2016) recognises the importance of artisanal mining to the sector and the country's economic growth. The government has also acknowledged the challenges,
· Kenya is an East African country with the third-largest economy in sub-Saharan Africa. The demand for metals and minerals continues to increase due to urbanization, population rise, and new
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Mining: a leading cause of land and ecosystem degradation in Kenya
Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining is an essential source of livelihood for many communities in the county of Migori yet many miners lack the skills, knowledge, and incentives to rehabilitate degraded lands. The informality of the ASM sector render it difficult for mine rehabilitation, closure or post-closure planning due to limited capital investment, lack of
· It is not clear how large the coltan deposits found in Kenya are. Mining officials have previously hinted that Kenya could have traces of the highly valuable ore, but Kenya's Minister for Mining
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· Through investment in research and regulatory and infrastructure adaptations, Kenya can pave the way for a dynamic and responsible mining sector. That will contribute to both economic development and environmental preservation.
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