National Mining Corporation

31/10/2026

30/10/2026

The launch of the Artisanal Mining Committee Manual and the ESIA Guidelines by the Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs, is a bold step towards formalizing artisanal and small-scale mining and ensuring environmental responsibility.

At the National Mining Corporation (NAMICO), we are aligned with this vision - transforming mining from informal and fragmented practices into a well-governed, inclusive and commercially viable industry that creates jobs, strengthens county economies and delivers shared value.

We laud the Ministry's leadership in laying a foundation for a more competitive and sustainable sector. We look forward to supporting implementation across the value chain.

. Ali Hassan JohoState Department for Mining

26/10/2026

Kenya's mineral value chain takes a major step forward.

NAMICO, Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd and ZAL Tradings LLC have marked key milestones for Kenya's critical minerals sector:

i) Sofax and ZAL signed a 12-month Supply Agreement for metallurgical-grade fluorspar from the Kimwarer project in Elgeyo-Marakwet County to serve the U.S. market. This builds on the July 2026 MOU under which ZAL represents Sofax in the United States.

ii) NAMICO and ZAL Minerals Ltd, ZAL's Kenyan affiliate, marked their August 2026 MOU to explore a Common-User Mineral Beneficiation Facility in Kenya, advancing the Government of Kenya's policy on local value addition.

The session was chaired by Hon. Joseph Lagat, Board Chair, NAMICO, and hosted by Eng. Joseph Kitilit, Chief Executive Officer, NAMICO, and attended by Ms. Mary Billingsley, Economic Officer, Embassy of the United States of America in Nairobi, Mr. John Masanda, Director, Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd, and Mr. Lansana Savane, Co-Founder and Managing Director, ZAL Tradings LLC.

Together, we are integrating Kenya's supply chain and value chain for critical minerals.

21/10/2026

We had the pleasure of hosting a delegation from JX Advanced Metals Corporation, led by the Corporation's General Manager, Mr. Tsushima Norio and Ms. Demi Battle. Our discussions focused on building partnerships to strengthen strategic mineral investment in Kenya, with a target on Coltan & Tantalum. Led by our Principal Secretary, Mr. Harry Kimtai, together with our CEO, Eng. Joseph Kitilit, Director - Environment and Engineering Mr. John Ogalo and Investment Manager Mr. Charles Chirchir, we underscored the importance of strategic partnerships in advancing:
✓ Mineral traceability
✓ Mineral value addition
✓ Responsible and sustainable mining investment
The engagement reaffirmed our shared principle: reported occurrence ≠ defined resource ≠ economic reserve – and the need for a structured, transparent approach from data review and field validation to feasibility and responsible development. We explored a practical collaboration framework starting with our priority focus area, Kiritiri–Kiambere, Embu County, with potential to expand to a wider Kenyan portfolio. This partnership aims to leverage Kenya’s mineral wealth to drive industrial growth, create jobs, strengthen geological knowledge and position Kenya as a competitive destination for responsible mineral investment.

20/10/2026

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17/10/2026

Building synergy in Kenya's energy and mining sectors.

17/10/2026

Day 5 at The Eldoret National Polytechnic has been nothing short of amazing!
Our exhibition booth has been a beehive of activities and inquiries, as hundreds of Kenyans, students, and innovators stopped by to learn about Kenya's mineral deposits and the role of NAMICO in unlocking them.
We were greatly honoured to host our CEO, Eng. Joseph Kitilit, who visited the booth and took time to personally interact with Kenyans who were making inquiries about our mineral wealth, exploration programs, and investment opportunities in the sector.
Eng. Kitilit emphasized NAMICO's mandate as the Government's investment arm in mining to de-risk Kenya's minerals, attract credible investment, and ensure minerals work for Kenyans.
The momentum continues! If you are in and around Eldoret, visit our booth at the Eldoret National Polytechnic and let's talk minerals.

Kenya's Minerals, Kenya's Future.

15/10/2026

On Day 4 of the Mashujaa Day Thematic Week Exhibitions at The Eldoret National Polytechnic, together with our professional & technical experts from the State Department for Mining engaged students from the Department of Applied Sciences.
The Ministry team unpacked Mining Technology, Geosciences and Modern Exploration, while NAMICO brought the investment perspective how science and innovation become bankable, job-creating mines for Kenya.
Our message was simple: Kenya's mineral future will be secured by science, protected by sustainability, and grown by investment. And this next generation from Eldoret Polytechnic is at the centre of it.
Thank you to our Ministry experts for their technical leadership and to the students for the great energy.
Visit our joint booth at Eldoret Polytechnic
Karibu Eldoret!

13/10/2026

The National Mining Corporation (NAMICO) is participating in the 2026 Mashujaa Day Thematic Week at The Eldoret National Polytechnic.
This year’s thematic focus is Security (including Cybersecurity), Sports, and the Finance Sector (Economy), with Uasin Gishu, Nandi, and Elgeyo Marakwet Counties serving as co-hosts.
We invite members of the public, investors, and stakeholders to visit the NAMICO exhibition booth to learn more about our mandate as the investment arm of the National Government in the minerals sector, explore investment opportunities, and discover our role in advancing mineral development and value addition in Kenya.
Karibuni sana! We look forward to engaging with you.

16/09/2026