Rare earth elements sit behind modern technology, from magnets to batteries, and Kenya’s geology, including reported deposits in coastal areas, has drawn attention for niobium and rare earth prospects. Demand for these materials continues to grow with the energy transition. Interest is one thing; a lawful, bankable position is another. This note looks at rare … Read more
Gold attracts both legitimate trade and elaborate fraud. Kenya regulates the buying, selling and movement of gold through licensing, and anyone handling the metal, dealer, broker or buyer, should understand what the law requires before money changes hands. Both licences sit within the mining framework under the Act, and this note explains them in general … Read more
Artisanal and small-scale mining supports many households across Kenya, from gold panning in the west to gemstone digging in the south-east. The Mining Act 2016 recognises these activities and regulates them through permits, and working outside the permit system exposes diggers and traders alike to enforcement. This note sets out the rules and responsibilities that … Read more
Royalties are the price of extraction, and they sit at the centre of every mining project’s financial model in Kenya. They are also a frequent source of difficulty, from unclear declarations to disputes over production records, which makes the rules worth understanding before a licence is applied for rather than after the first shipment leaves … Read more
Not every investor needs the same mineral right. The Mining Act 2016 offers a ladder of licences that correspond to the stage a project has reached, from the first desktop study to full production. Choosing the wrong rung wastes time and money, so this note compares reconnaissance, prospecting and mining licences in Kenya and suggests … Read more
Applicants often ask how to get a mining licence in Kenya and what actually happens between submitting papers and holding a granted right. The journey runs through the Mining Cadastre Registry and the Mineral Rights Board under the Mining Act 2016. The steps below apply to the main mineral rights, though the detail varies with … Read more
Kenya’s geology rewards attention. Gold in the west, gemstones in Taita Taveta, titanium along the coast and limestone across the Rift Valley have all drawn serious investor interest. Whatever the commodity, one statute sets the rules of engagement: the Mining Act 2016. This overview explains the framework that governs mining law in Kenya today. What … Read more
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