Chinese Firm Shaanxi Africa Mining to Invest Sh2 Billion in Copper Plant in Makueni, Kenya
STRATEGIC MINERALS
A Chinese company plans to establish a Sh2 billion copper mining plant in Mtito Andei, Makueni County, Kenya. The project is linked to Shaanxi Africa Mining Company and aims to process copper ore from local deposits. The investment comes amidst rising copper prices and aims to replace informal mining with mechanized operations, creating jobs and generating tax revenue while adhering to environmental standards.

Feb 26, 2026, 4:43 PM