UK miner shuts down Kilimapesa Gold Mine

The Kilimapesa Gold Mining Company premises in Lolgorian Town in Narok County. The Company has been accused for negligence that resulted in the death of 20 cows after they consumed a poisonous substance that spilled to their grazing area. The area residents called for the halting of the Company operations until safety measures are put in place to ensure that area residents and their livestock are protected. [Edwin Nyarangi/Standard]

UK mining firm Goldplat has quit production of gold and shut down its mine in Narok County after it failed to secure a strategic investor to pump money into the loss-making operation.

The firm said in a statement yesterday it would put the mine under care and maintenance, which means that there will be minimal activity at the site until a strategic investor is found.