Sofax Fluorspar
A Journey of Growth and Transformation
Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd is an operator of a 25-year concession to mine, mill and market Acidspar Grade Fluorspar 97% CaF₂ (Calcium Fluoride).
The discovery of fluorspar deposits in Kimwarer, located in the Kerio Valley of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, dates back to 1967. This led to the establishment of the Fluorspar Company of Kenya by the government to facilitate large-scale extraction. In February 2024, following the exit of Kenya Fluorspar Company eight years earlier, the Government of Kenya, through the State Department of Mining, signed a new contract with Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Limited to revive fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley.
Fluorspar is a critical mineral used as a feedstock in various industries, including the production of steel, aluminium, glass, ceramics, and propellants in medicine. It is also essential for uranium enrichment and in the production of the electrolyte used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
The discovery of fluorspar deposits in Kimwarer, located in the Kerio Valley of Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya, dates back to 1967. This led to the establishment of the Fluorspar Company of Kenya by the government to facilitate large-scale extraction. In February 2024, following the exit of Kenya Fluorspar Company eight years earlier, the Government of Kenya, through the State Department of Mining, signed a new contract with Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Limited to revive fluorspar mining in Kerio Valley.
Fluorspar is a critical mineral used as a feedstock in various industries, including the production of steel, aluminium, glass, ceramics, and propellants in medicine. It is also essential for uranium enrichment and in the production of the electrolyte used in electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
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The revival of Fluorspar Processing Plant speaks to the commitment we hold dear to reforms the sector and promoting mineral investments that prioritize value addition in Kenya.
The revival of Fluorspar Processing Plant speaks to the commitment we hold dear to reforms the sector and promoting mineral investments that prioritize value addition in Kenya.
SOFAX and MIZZTECH yesterday made a courtesy call to jointly brief Eng. Joseph Kitilit...