ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
89. Obligations under retention licence
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
89. Obligations under retention licence
The holder of a retention licence shall—(a)demarcate the licence area in such manner as may be prescribed;(b)back fill or otherwise make safe in the prescribed manner or as otherwise directed by the Cabinet Secretary any excavations made during the course of prospecting operations;(c)permanently preserve, or otherwise make safe in the prescribed manner or as otherwise directed by the Cabinet Secretary, any boreholes made during the course of prospecting operations;(d)comply with the terms and conditions of the environmental restoration, rehabilitation and heritage plan;(e)remove any equipment, plant or building erected for prospecting operations in the area specified in the licence;(f)carry out such studies and assessments of the prospects of the commercial exploitation of the mineral deposits concerned as may reasonably be required by the Cabinet Secretary; and(g)comply with the conditions of the licence or any existing and applicable minerals agreement, and any directions issued by the Cabinet Secretary or an authorized officer in accordance with this Act.