Kakamega's Sh5.8 billion gold refinery will better western Kenya

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Artisanal Gold Miners ask for special fund

Mining Bill Artisanal Gold Miners in Ikomani sub county have asked the government to create a special fund and anchor it in the Gold Processing Bill 2023 to su

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All that glitters is not gold: Miners suffer effects of using mercury

According to Dr Joshua Azere, over-exposure to methylmercury, the organic form of mercury used in gold extraction, causes devastating effects on the neurological system. "The effects range …

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Kakamega gold mines pose more threats to human life yet many …

The hard labor witnessed here is worrying but not as much as the use of mercury with bare hands and exposed faces while extracting gold. An impending danger waits for these …

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(PDF) Gold Mining Industry and Its Implications on the …

Artisanal and small-scale gold mining is a growing livelihood activity that is undertaken mostly in rural areasin Kenya because of the limited employment opportunities as well as the need to ...

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The socio-economic impact of artisanal gold Mining in Ikolomani

The socio-economic impact of artisanal gold Mining in Ikolomani division, Kakamega county; Kenya

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Kakamega Gold Mine Collapses Burying Miners

In March 2024, one miner was killed while another was seriously injured after a gold mining site collapsed in Lirhembe village, Ikolomani. The two were among a group of miners at the mine …

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How Shinyalu 21-man mission to strike gold ended in tragedy

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Alarm over rising violence in scramble for Ikolomani gold mines

Gold minors searching for gold at Lirhembe mines Ikolomani Constituency in Kakamega. An exploration firm announced it had found viable deposits valued at Sh164 billion. …

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After over 100 years of mining gold Kakamega is now set for its …

The event, marked with pomp and colour, drew residents from across the county as leaders commemorated Kenya's journey towards self-rule in 1963. "Our partnership with the …

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Two miners dead as gold mine collapses in Ikolomani

The collapse of a gold mine in Ikolomani in Kakamega County has led to the deaths of two gold miners. The mine caved in while they were 150 feet under and killed the …

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Occupational safety and health hazards in artisanal gold mines in

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Analyzing Food Security Status in the Artisanal Gold Mining …

Analyzing Food Security Status in the Artisanal Gold Mining Communities of Ikolomani, Kakamega, Kenya Full Article - PDF Review History Discussion Published: ... In …

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Why Kakamega gold refinery will be a game changer for small …

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ARTISANAL SMALL-SCALE GOLD MINING IN KAKAMEGA …

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Shining a light on mercury's pernicious effects | GEF

In artisanal and small-scale mining, mercury is frequently used to separate gold from sediment, despite its substantial risks.

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Mercury poisoning: The silent killer of Kenya's forgotten

Kilometres away in Migori County's Nyatike, Eunice Atieno, 47, is experiencing health challenges of processing gold using mercury with bare hands. She is one of the women …

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Mercury Trade and Supply in ASGM Hotspots: Kenya …

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Several trapped as Kakamega gold mine collapses

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#ASGM groups in Ikolomani Sub-county,...

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Setting the Stage for Mercury-Free Gold Mining in Kenya

Women at Ikolomani, Kakamega County, separating ore from waste. Among the most important takeaways from the mapping exercise was learning that most miners know the dangers of mercury but have limited options as they need to …

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Work Begins on Sh5.8bn Kakamega Gold Factory

Construction of Kenya's first gold refinery has begun at Lidambitsa in Ikolomani, Kakamega County, intending to promote the country's gold sub-sector. The Kakamega Gold Refinery, whose groundbreaking was held last month, is …

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Kenya: Artisanal gold miners finally have government …

Josephat Mutambo, 61, has been working as an artisanal gold miner in one of these plants at the Ikolomani gold mines since 2002. He ventured into the trade at the age of 30, after spending ten years at the coast – in …

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New Bill seeks to regulate gold mining, protect small-scale miners

If passed, the Bill will regulate the collection, purification, smelting, and value addition of gold, aiming to boost revenue, formalise small-scale mining, and...

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Mercury poisoning: The silent killer of Kenya's forgotten

Mercury, which the report reveals to be extensively used for artisanal gold mining in Migori, is among the top 10 chemicals of public concern. Mr Kephers Ojuka, a miner and the …

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I'll not displace families to extract gold, investor assures residents

"We are going to open Kenya's largest gold mining factory within the year and will create the much needed jobs," Salaa said. ... Ikolomani subcounty has 250 shafts of the total …

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Mercury Usage in Gold Mining and Why It Is a …

Mercury usage in mining releases harmful vapor that can affect the environment and human health. Methods like panning and sluicing can separate gold without using mercury, making them safer options. Most large-scale and …

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The Influence of acreage of Land under Artisanal Gold …

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