Kenya revokes mining licences issued in Jan-May

Prospecting equipment at Mrima Hill niobium mining site in Kwale County. The government has suspended the Commissioner of Mines Moses Masibo and revoked all the mining licences issued since January 14. Photo/FILE

The government has suspended the Commissioner of Mines Moses Masibo and revoked all the mining licences issued since January.

Among the affected firms is the Cortec Kenya Ltd which recently announced a Sh44 billion investment plan after receiving a nod from the National Environmental Management Authority (Nema) to mine niobium and rare earth metals in Mrima Hill, Kwale County.

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