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    "content": "(6) Prioritize exploration of critical and strategic minerals such as coltan, rare earth elements, manganese, nickel, chromite, uranium, chromite, graphite, copper, gold and iron ore. We currently have dedicated teams undertaking ground truthing in a number of counties. This is aimed at having adequate data relevant to the investors’ needs and enhance our pool for concessions. (7) Initiated review of legal instruments governing the sector. The Mining Act is under review. The Mineral Value addition policy and Act is also under development. Explosive Act and the Royalty Sharing Framework to Communities. Other regulations being amended are state participation, use of goods and services, local content and mine health and safety regulations. (8) Organized our geological data into a database for ease of use by potential investors. This is aimed at providing up to date, reliable and critical information on mineral resources in the country. (9) Digitized critical processes in the department, which include the online cadastral, the royalty collection or royalty management system, explosives insurance management system, laboratory processes, and also library management system. Strengthening of mineral audit and enforcement unit to eliminate illegal mining and mineral smuggling. This is being implemented through a multi-agency approach. (10) Re-organization and re-sourcing of regional offices. This is aimed at empowering the artisanal mining committees to facilitate issuance of permits to artisanal mining committees. These initiatives, coupled with the just concluded Airborne geophysical survey, will definitely open up the sector to serious investments and see the sector become a major contributor to social economic development of our country. Finally, Mr. Speaker, Sir, and Hon. Members, the Ministry is very positive that the reforms it is currently undertaking will catapult Kenya into a desirable mining investment landscape and attract the best in mining. The Ministry is enlightened that the availability of critical and energy transition minerals is also an opportunity to cash in on the high demand for these minerals. In addition, the Department has undertaken a comprehensive audit. We hope that all these reforms will be able to make this sector more valuable and a wealth creator in our country. Mr. Speaker, Sir, I submit and thank you for the time."
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