Kenya to set up gold refinery to help small miners

People working at a gold mining site in Migori. Kenya plans to set up a gold refinery to help small scale miners in the west of the country. [Photo: Courtesy]

Kenya plans to set up a gold refinery to help small scale miners in the west of the country, the Petroleum and Mining Ministry said on Friday, and the government is seeking consultants to advise on its construction.

Kenya has proven deposits of titanium, gold and coal but its mining sector is a relatively small contributor to national output. However, revenues are expected to grow as new mines start production.