ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Mining Act
9. Discovery of minerals
Edition: 2026-07-24 · In force
9. Discovery of minerals
(1)A person who discovers any minerals, for which there is no apparent holder of a mineral right or on any area of land which is not held by that person under a mineral right that confers rights on the holder to conduct prospecting or mining operations for minerals, shall report the discovery to the Cabinet Secretary.(2)The Cabinet Secretary shall, immediately upon receipt of a report under subsection (1) issue to the person an acknowledgement in writing of the receipt of the report.(3)Subject to subsection (1), a person who reports the discovery of any mineral shall be granted the first right of refusal to apply for a mineral right over the area of discovery.