Sustainable mineral development: Case study from Kenya
Through a major mining project, the Environmental Impact Assessment exposed the difficulties often encountered in implementing regulatory controls in all new mining ventures in Kenya, both large ...
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Enviornmental and Social Impact Assessment Guidelines …
The mining sector in Kenya plays an important role in the economic development of the country. The need to integrate environmental and social aspects into the mining activities ensures there is an inclusive, responsible ... the Mining Environmental (Impact Assessment . Mining, Mining . 20 Mining, ). SECTOR ). - ) Guidelines. 2. Impact (-) in ...
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Kenya: Mining outlook 2023 – Current status and future …
Kenya's mining legislation was overhauled in 2016 by introducing the Mining Act (the Act), which was considered a modern legislation expected to transform and expand the mining sector.Whilst the new Act was an improvement on the old legislation (which had been in place since the 1940s), productivity in the mining sector remains …
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MIGORI GOLD PROJECT IN KENYA
The Canadian-based Kansai Mining Corporation is undertaking exploration for gold in Kenya and reports encouraging results from its drilling at the Migori gold project. This project covers 310.5 km2 of the Migori greenstone belt within the Migori district, Nyanza region in south-western Kenya, on the eastern shores of Lake Victoria.
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Our Focus
The Kenya Chamber of Mines is continuously making efforts towards advancing the interests of its members, local communities, the country and its stakeholders through participating in various initiatives and projects in areas related to: Policy advocacy and Lobbying; Education, Innovation and Skills Development; Mining Communities and …
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita …
impact of mining on the environment was conducted ... Kenya, large and small-scale mining activities are cited in most parts of the country such as in Migori, Kwale, Vihiga
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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT PROCESS IN …
Environmental Impact Assessment in Kenya • The regulations require owners of all projects under planning for ... mining governance, grounded in the Kenya's environmental and human rights obligations. 6 The Environmental Impact Assessment process and the opportunities that exist
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The Legal and Policy Framework for Mining in Kenya
The Provisions of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 on Mining . ... Agreement is one of the most important international treaties dedicated strengthen global response to the negative impact of climate change. Ultimately, the Agreement's goal is to motivate countries to limit global emissions and more importantly, to hold them accountable for ...
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The Regulations and Guidelines Relevant to Mining Activities in Kenya
By Dr. Kariuki Muigua, PhD (Leading Environmental Law Scholar, Sustainable Development Policy Advisor, Natural Resources Lawyer and Dispute Resolution Expert from Kenya), The African Arbitrator of the Year 2022, Kenya's ADR Practitioner of the Year 2021, CIArb (Kenya) Lifetime Achievement Award 2021 and ADR Publisher of the Year …
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(PDF) Gold Mining Industry and Its Implications on the …
Key Words:Gold mining,Artisanal mining,Impact,E nvironment Date of Submission: 05- 09 -2020 Date of Acceptance: 20- 09 - 2020 I. INRODUCTION
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Assessing Social and Environmental Impacts of Artisanal …
Small-Scale Gold Mining Practices in Lolgorian, Kenya Leonard L. Tampushi 1*, John M. Onyari 2, Nzioka 1J. Muthama ... conduct environmental impact assessments for their mining activities. In terms of ASGM formalization, 68.1% say that poor governance has had an influence on the process, hampered sustainable practices and operations. ...
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Exploring: A detailed look at Kenya's Mining Act, 2016
Co-authored by Anne Kadima (Legal Assistant) Introduction. The Mining Act, 2016 (the Act) was signed into law by the President on 27 th May 2016.The purpose of the Act is to give effect to the provisions of Article 60 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 which sets out the principles of land policy.
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Mining in Kenya
Kenya has a vibrant limestone mining and cement manufacturing industry, with players …
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Transforming the Mining Sector in Kenya: Challenges and …
The lacklustre performance of the mining sector, contributing barely 1% to the GDP when export minerals are accounted for over the years, is a mainstream paradox in general and in particular, a downright disappointment to the export-led growth strategy envisioned in Kenya Vision 2030 and the target of 10% for the mining sector, which …
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Gold Mining Industry and Its Implications on the
IOSR Journal of Humanities And Social Science (IOSR-JHSS) Volume 25, Issue 9, Series 7 (September. 2020) 47-61 e-ISSN: 2279-0837, p-ISSN: 2279-0845.
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Mining: a leading cause of land and ecosystem degradation …
In Western Kenya, continuous use of land for mining, sand and fuelwood harvesting is …
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"Informal, not illegal": inside Kenya's artisanal mining industry
The sheer scale of the ASM sector is also reflected in its GDP contribution, compared to that of formalised miners. The ARM report estimates that, based on extrapolating known data for the whole of Kenya, the ASM gold sector alone contributes around $224m to the national economy, worth around 0.35% of total Kenyan GDP and …
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Mining Impacts on Society: A Case Study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya
PDF | On Jan 1, 2020, Irene Wakio Mwakesi and others published Mining Impacts on Society: A Case Study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ResearchGate
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Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A case study …
The study found that there is no proper mining regulatory system in Kenya. There is also no control of the intrusive influx of migrants from other counties into the mining areas of Taita or regulations for best mining practices. ... Loayza N, Rigolini J (2016) The local impact of mining on poverty and inequality: evidence from the …
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Mine, all mine: Rock quarrying fuels land disputes in Kenya
Quarry mining used to mainly happen in Kenya's arid and semi-arid regions, explained David Ong'are, director of compliance and enforcement at the National Environment Management Authority.
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What next for Kenya's extractives sector after Base Titanium …
The impending closure of the titanium mine at Kwale, Kenya, will have a significant impact on Kenya's extractives sector. How can the mining industry adapt, and could forestry provide a cushion for the sector? ... Base Titanium's departure will have an outsized impact on Kenya's extractives sector. The company employs about 870 people ...
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(PDF) Mining impact on communities' livelihoods: A
Environmental and social impact assessment, as a legal framework to regulate the mining operations, should be enforced in Africa and in Kenya. Map of the study area. s from nine villages ...
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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, 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 made to …
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The Kenya Coal Report | Heinrich Böll Stiftung | Nairobi Office Kenya
It describes the Kenya Coal industry development projects, history, progress and current status of major proposed projects, including the Lamu Coal Power plant and Kitui Coal Mining. It presents the justifications presented by the Kenyan government and project proponents supporting coal while also discussing the economic, social, and ...
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya
PDF | On May 31, 2021, Wakio Mwakesi Irene and others published Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya | Find, read and cite all the research you need on ...
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Kenya's Mineral Landscape: A Review of the Mining Status …
This review paper highlights the mining status in Kenya and the role of hydrometallurgical and flotation processes in the recovery of deficit metals from ores and mine wastes. The nation's 2030 Vision is anticipated to benefit greatly from the proceeds …
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(PDF) Kenya's Mineral Landscape: A Review of the Mining …
This review paper highlights the mining status in Kenya and the role of …
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Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita …
Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya Irene Wakio Mwakesi1*, Raphael Githiga Wahome2 and Daniel Weru Ichang'i3 1Wangari Maathai Institute for Peace and Environmental Studies (WMI), College of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences, University of Nairobi, P. O. Box 29053-00625 Nairobi, Kenya.
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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 …
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Climate-Impacted Loss and Damage in Kenya
The IPCC Sixth Assessment Report has warned of the risk of high-water stress in Africa. Drylands occupy 90% of Kenya, and the impact of the drought on arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs) has been acute. The number of people forced to migrate by drought in Kenya could be as high as 286,000, with over 8 million Kenyans affected in …
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