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Kenya has announced the recent discovery of the precious mineral Coltan within its borders. Coltan is a priceless component in the manufacture of smartphones, laptops, and other communication gadgets. A large amount of the precious mineral was found across at least six Kenyan counties. The current Kenyan administration has said that it plans to strengthen its focus on the mining sector.
Salim Mvurya, Kenya’s Mining and Blue Economy Cabinet Secretary (CS), announced that a substantial reserve of Coltan has been found within Kenyan soil. The cabinet secretary noted that the precious mineral has been found in at least six of the country’s provinces, as seen in the news publication, The East African.
Due to its special electrical qualities, coltan, which has primarily been sourced from a fellow East African country, the Democratic Republic of Congo is used to manufacture a wide variety of devices today, particularly cell phones and laptops.
According to Salim Mvurya, the Kenyan government is currently in the process of evaluating the mineral’s economic worth.
“It is now official. We have coltan deposits in the country and we want to see how we can inspire the investors,” the cabinet secretary said.
He also noted that the current administration is focused on harnessing the country’s mineral resources to bolster its economic well-being. To this effect, the government has already begun recruiting skilled workers to help with the excavation of minerals scattered across the country. – Business Insider Africa
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Bongani Ndlovu