Parliament urged to expedite enactment of Gold Processing Bill
Western Kenya leaders have called on the National Assembly to prioritize the Gold Processing Bill, 2021 to streamline operations in the mining sector. Led by...
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Abimbo Mining Tragedy: Three more miners rescued alive
Three more miners have been rescued alive from Abimbo goldmines in Siaya county that collapsed on Thursday last week. This brings the total number of...
China power cuts: Coal miners ordered to boost output, say reports
Beijing has reportedly ordered China’s coal mines to boost output as an energy shortage across the country has seen millions of homes and businesses hit...
Taita Taveta County pens deal with EPZA for 600 acres EPZ
The County Government of Taita Taveta has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Export Processing Zone Authority (EPZA) in a move to establish...
Bitcoin Mining Council to report renewable energy usage
A new Bitcoin Mining Council has been created to improve the crypto-currency’s sustainability, following a meeting of “leading” Bitcoin miners and Elon Musk. The Tesla...
Collapsed gold mine kills at least 15 in Guinea
At least 15 people have been killed by a landslide at a clandestine gold mine in Guinea’s north-eastern Siguiri region. Overhanging rocks collapsed on Saturday...
Artisanal miners hold key to curbing extractives illicit financial flows
The Kenyan government is being urged to consider setting up artisanal mining zones across the country to curtail illicit financial flows in extractive sector. The...
Kenya to know value of mineral wealth next year, President Kenyatta says
Kenya will know the value of all mineral wealth in its territory when the National Airborne Geophysical Survey is completed in 2021. President Uhuru Kenyatta...
Uncertainty hangs over limestone mining in Mwingi
A cloud of uncertainty is still hanging over limestone mining in Mwingi area of Kitui county. This is especially so after the sale of Athi...
Ministry to draft Bill to define use of royalties from mining activities
Mining Ministry targets to draft Sovereign Wealth Bill to define how royalties earned from mining activities will be utilized. Speaking at Kenya Broadcasting Corporation offices,...