About Us – Kenya Chamber of Mines

The main mining industry organization that represents the interests of miners, exploration companies, mineral traders, suppliers and professionals in Kenya; promoting the sustainable growth of the industry for the Kenya's economic transformation. Formed in 2000, KCM is the principal advocate lobby body for mining industry stakeholders in Kenya.

Kenya to sign coal mining deal with China's Fenxi by end Dec

Kenya expects to sign an agreement with China's Fenxi Mining Group before the end of December to develop coal mining projects on two blocks in the east of …

Proposed Kitui coal mining

If developed, coal mining in Kitui, Kenya, could provide a domestic supply of coal, for domestic processing or for export. ... The mining contract for the first coal blocks C and D, about half the area, were awarded to Chinese investors Fenxi Mining Company. In 2015 four companies were prequalified to submit bids on Blocks A and B. "Another ...

Kenya coal project hoping to start production in 2016

Commercial production of coal in Kenya will start in the next two years. This follows Chinese company Fenxi Mining's announcement that it plans to invest hundreds of millions of dollars in the Mui ...

Kenya: Chinese Mining Company Defends Its Operation

The Chinese Fenxi Mining Industry Group Company that has won concession to mine coal in Kitui's Mui Basin says it's operations are legal. A letter from the Fenxi Group deputy chairman Yang Wusheng ...

Mui coal belt residents ask Ruto to shelve mining for good

A concession for coal mining in Blocks C and D of the Mui coal belt was awarded to the Chinese Fenxi mining company in 2013, but mining has been in a limbo due to unexplained circumstances ...

George Kariithi

Managing Director at Fenxi Mui Mining Corporation · Experience: Fenxi Mui Mining Corporation · Education: Aston University Birmingham UK · Location: Kenya · 488 connections on LinkedIn. View George Kariithi's profile on LinkedIn, a professional community of 1 billion members.

Kenya Chamber of Mines

The Kenya Chamber of Mines is the main mining industry organization that represents the interests of miners, exploration companies, mineral traders, suppliers and professionals in Kenya promoting the sustainable growth of the industry for the Kenya's economic transformation. Read More

Investors must have Sh17.6bn to mine coal in Mui

Energy cabinet secretary Davies Chirchir and fenxi Mining Vice President Yang Wusheng exchange the coal mining contract documents at Musila gardens in …

Fenxi Mui Mining Corporation

Chinese mining firm Fenxi plans to invest at least $500 million in exploitation and production of coal in Kenya, after obtaining approval from the government. The …

Kenyan Women Step Up Fight for Land Destined for Coal …

A Chinese firm, Fenxi Mining Group, was given rights to develop half the area in 2011. ... HCIG Energy Investment Company, with Liketh Investments Kenya Ltd won rights to develop the rest of the ...

Fenxi to develop 400mt coal in Kenya

China's Fenxi Mining Industry has signed a concession with Kenya to develop a 400 million tonne coal deposit in the east Africa country.

Mining Weekly

Fenxi Mining can now embark on coal mining and the construction of a 140 MW coal-powered electricity plant. Blocks C and D are estimated to host more than 400- million tons of coal reserves.

Kenya to Develop Coal Deposit with China's Fenxi Mining

Bloomberg reported that this week, Kenya plans to sign a concession accord with China's Fenxi Mining Industry Co. to develop a deposit containing 400 million …

Kenya: Firm to Blame for Delays in Mining

Kenya: Firm to Blame for Delays in Mining - MP. 12 May 2014. The Star (Nairobi) By Lydia Ngoolo. MWINGI central MP Joe Mutambu has said Fenxi Mining Company is not honouring a signed agreement.

Kenya has selected China's Fenxi...

Kenya has selected China's Fenxi Mining Group to develop coal mines in its Eastern Province, where production is expected in the next three years, the chief geologist at the ministry of energy said...

Kenya Mining Industry Features

Embark on a journey through Kenya's mining landscape, where diverse mineral resources hold promise for economic development and diversification. Our exclusive articles provide insights into Kenya's mining industry, regulatory reforms, and investment opportunities. Discover the untapped potential and challenges facing mining …

New mining law in Kenya provides clarity to

The slow growth of Kenya's mining industry was in contrast. ... working in the Ndori Greenstone Belt, which has shown considerable potential for gold, copper, lead and zinc; and Fenxi Mining, which, together with a domestic joint-venture partner, is developing two areas in the Mui Basin where 400m tonnes of coal reserves were discovered in ...

Fenxi Mui Mining Corporation

Chinese mining firm Fenxi plans to invest at least $500 million in exploitation and production of coal in Kenya, after obtaining approval from the government. The exploration and production of coal in the Mui Basin, located about 180 kilometers east of …

Coltan discovered in Kenya

Mining officials have previously hinted that Kenya could have traces of the highly valuable ore, but Kenya's Minister for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Salim Mvurya on Wednesday said ...

Mui Basin coal mining paused

The government awarded concessions to Fenxi Mining to mine coal at blocks C and D of the Mui Basin in 2011. Afterward, the government awarded blocks A and B to a consortium of two companies in 2015. ... The consortium comprises HCIG Energy Investment Company and Liketh Investments Kenya Limited. The consortium group …

State plans to auction more coal blocks in Mui Basin

Kenya in 2011 selected China's Fenxi Mining Group to develop coal mines in the area after attracting interest from 16 firms when it started the search for a company to mine the coal ten years ...

Court stalls coal mining at Mui basin

Residents of Mui basin celebrated success in stopping Fenxi Mining Industry Group mining company from going on with its works in the area after a High Court judge extended the injunction stopping the mining of coal in the area. The residents say the awarding of the deal giving mining concession to Fenxi was an infringement […]

fenxi mining group and coal mining in kenya

Coal in Kenya: Since 2000, the ... Coal in Kenya Coal in Mwingi Kenya ... China's Fenxi Mining Group won the rights to develop coal mines for block C and block D ...

Coal mining in Kitui yet to start 5 years after deal …

A benefit sharing agreement (BSA) was signed between Kitui leaders and the Chinese firm, Fenxi Industry Mining Company. …

The Present And The Future Of Mining Industry In Kenya

Since 1971, Kenya Fluorspar Company Limited has been extracting fluorspar for export from the Rift Valley System. the third largest. ... Working together in two locations where coal resources have been discovered are Fenxi Mining and Great Lakes Corporation, a local joint venture partner. The company estimates that there are more …

Impact of mining on environment: A case study of Taita Taveta County, Kenya

al. (2002) explained gold mining resulted in increased removal of vegetation in Migori County in Kenya. Global Forests Atlas (GFA) and World Wide Fund for

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 …

State plans eco-villages for people displaced by Kitui coal …

Residents displaced by the Mui Basin coal mining project in Kitui County are to be resettled in South African-type eco-villages. ... Kenya's private sector activity recovers after Gen Z protests ... Fenxi Mining Industry Company of China won the contract to begin coal extraction in two coal blocs once Parliament approves the mining concession ...

Coal mining firm in feasibility study of facilities in Kenya

The Ministry of Energy awarded the company a licence in 2011 after it agreed to a $3.5 million concession fees. The concession provides for Fenxi Mui to give …

Government announces more coal exploration blocks

Recently, China's Fenxi Mining Group was awarded rights to develop coal blocks C and D within Mui basin and expects to start production soon. The group intends to invest KES46m (USD 500m) in the project. ... Kenya Engineer is the definitive publication for engineers in East Africa and beyond. Kenya Engineer offers peer review publication …