Australian mining company–Base Titanium is optimistic it will continue mining in the country beyond October next year, when the current mine life comes to an end. It is hopeful the Petroleum and Mining ministry will grant it prospecting and mining licences as it seeks to expand its operations in the South and North of the Kenyan Coast. Base is keen to continue with exploration programmes and possible mining activities beyond its current site and other parts of the Coast region. It is currently mining the last site (South Dune) while contemplating a 12-month extension of the mine-life by mining an area near its current Special Mining Lease. However, mining activities cannot take place without a 'deed of variation' to extend its Special Mining Lease boundary, which is still pending.

Source: The Star June 03, 2021 00:56 UTC