Kenya in another attempt to carry out mineral survey
Artisan miners in Kakamega County in Kenya dig for gold. Kenya has revived plans to conduct an aerial geophysical survey to identify mineral deposits in order to attract investors. PHOTO | FILE
Kenya has revived plans to conduct an aerial geophysical survey to identify mineral deposits in order to attract investors.
The Ministry of Mining says the survey, which is expected cost Ksh6.5 billion ($65 million), is intended to provide detailed geological mapping and mineral resource assessments to drive the growth of the extractives industry.
