ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
101. Application for mining licence
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
101. Application for mining licence
(1)A person or company may apply for a mining licence in the prescribed form and accompanied by the prescribed fee.(2)An application for a mining licence under subsection (1) shall be in the prescribed form and addressed to the Cabinet Secretary and shall provide the following information—(a)the mineral or minerals in respect of which the licence is sought;(b)the area in respect of which the licence is sought;(c)a proposed programme of mining operations that outlines the mine forecasts and operation plans, including the options for minerals beneficiation in the prescribed form;(e)a statement regarding the mineral or minerals in the area of land over which the licence is sought, including details of all known minerals as well as probable mineral reserves;(f)a statement of the financial and technical resources available to the applicant to carry out the proposed mining operations and to comply with the conditions of the licence;(g)a plan giving particulars of the applicant's proposals with respect to the employment and training of Kenyan citizens;(h)a plan giving particulars of the applicant's proposals with respect to the procurement of local goods and services;(i)proof of submission and approval of an environmental and social impact assessment report and environmental management plan for the term of the mining licence to the National Environment Management Authority; and(j)a plan giving particulars of the applicant's proposals with respect to social responsible investments for the local community.