Mining Act

171. Export of minerals

Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force

171. Export of minerals

(1)A person shall not export a mineral otherwise than in accordance with an export permit granted by the Cabinet Secretary.

(2)The holder of—

(a)a mineral right;

(b)a mineral dealer's licence; or

(c)a diamond dealer's licence,

may apply to the Director of Mines for an export permit in the prescribed form.

(3)The grant of an export permit to a person in accordance with this Act shall not exempt the person from an obligation to comply with the requirements of any other law relating to the export of minerals.

(4)Where diamonds are exported pursuant to a permit issued under this section, such export shall conform to the international best practices.

(5)The Cabinet Secretary may make Regulations to govern value addition on minerals.

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Source: Kenya Law