Kenya, with its untapped subterranean riches, has considerable mineral resources that are yet to be fully explored and harnessed. Estimates suggest that the country could produce an average of 2,900 to 3,600 tonnes of rare earth concentrate annually. Despite the presence of significant mineral wealth, much of it remains uncharted and not integrated into the economy.
The following are some of the largest mining entities in Kenya, responsible for extensive excavation activities to extract mineral resources:
- Acacia Mining Limited
- Primary minerals: Gold
- Apex Africa Resources Limited
- Primary minerals: Non-precious metals
- JSW Steel East Africa Ltd
- Primary minerals: Manganese
- Base Titanium Ltd
- Primary minerals: Titanium
- Dockland Mining Co. Ltd
- Primary minerals: Manganese, Zinc
- Athi River Mining Ltd
- Primary minerals: Non-precious metals
- MayFox Mining Company
- Primary minerals: Gold
- East African Pure Gold Limited
- Primary minerals: Gold, Base minerals
- Rift Valley Resources and Exploitation Ltd
- Primary minerals: Non-precious minerals
- Zhen Hua Company Ltd
- Primary minerals: Gold, Iron ore, Non-precious minerals
- Duma Gold Limited
- Primary minerals: Gold
- Mayfox Mining Company
- Primary minerals: Precious and Non-precious minerals
- Delta Mining Company
- Primary minerals: Limestone
These companies are at the forefront of mining operations in Kenya, actively extracting various minerals that contribute to the local and national economy.
