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Taita artisanal miners fight upgrade of Tsavorite mineral
Acting chairperson of the National Assembly’s Committee for Environment, Forestry and Mining Gertrude Mbeyu addresses journalists at Dan Mwazo Hall in Voi, Taita Taveta County.
Photo credit: Photo | Lucy Mkanyika | Nation Media Group
Small and artisanal miners in Taita Taveta County have opposed the classification of Tsavorite as a strategic mineral.
The miners argued the categorisation, which places Tsavorite among 14 other minerals, could prevent them from benefiting from this resource due to the stringent regulations.
