East African Mining News Unearthing Mining Opportunities in East Africa

Kenyan investment and business guru Aly-Khan Satchu has bemoaned negative propaganda on the country’s mining industry. Satchu, the Chief Executive Officer of Rich Management Ltd said the nation need to be wary of the resource nationalism argument, adding that government has a crucial role to play. “The government needs to …

Petra Diamonds has temporary suspended operations at its Williamson Mine in Tanzania. The development comes after a government seized diamonds over valuation dispute on exports packages. Tanzania has indicated intentions to nationalise diamonds seized from Petra Diamonds, estimated to be worth $14.7 million by Diamonds and Gemstones Valuation Agency (DGVA). …

East Africa’s member states’ mining and engineering laws are weighing down on free movement of labour in the bloc. Over the last two years, East African countries have introduced at least six new laws that make it difficult for people to move and work freely in the region. Kenya leads …