Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd — operator of a 25-year concession to Mine, Mill and Market Acidspar Grade Fluorspar 97% CaF₂ from Kenya's Kerio Valley. Reviving a nation's mineral legacy for the world's green future.
Sofax Fluorspar Kenya Ltd is the operator of a 25-year concession to Mine, Mill and Market Acidspar Grade Fluorspar (97% CaF₂) from the Kimwarer area in Kerio Valley — one of the richest fluorspar deposits on the African continent.
In February 2024, the Government of Kenya signed a landmark 25-year contract with Sofax, following the exit of Kenya Fluorspar Company eight years prior. With confirmed commercially viable resources estimated at over 18 million tons, Sofax is reviving Kenya's position as a critical global mineral supplier.
To be the leading integrated company in the fluorochemicals industry in continental Africa.
To contribute to the development of our company, community and country through value addition of fluorochemical products.
Supply Chain: Produce, process and supply markets locally, regionally and internationally.
Value Chain: Promote local beneficiation from primary ore to intermediate and end-market products.
Our integrated business model spans the complete fluorspar value chain — from ore extraction in Kerio Valley to delivery at world markets on three continents.
Sofax operates a fully integrated fluorspar production cycle. Ore is mined from 15 open-pit sites at Kimwarer, processed to 97% CaF₂ acidspar grade at our on-site plant, then exported via Mombasa's deep-water port to steel, chemical, and energy industries globally.
Extraction from 15 open-pit mines within the 9,000-acre Kimwarer concession in Kerio Valley — Kenya's most productive fluorspar belt. Geological surveys confirm over 18 million tons of commercially viable reserves.
State-of-the-art processing facility refurbished via EPC contract with China's Mizztech Group. Our integrated plant crushes, mills, flotates and filters ore to achieve world-standard 97% CaF₂ acidspar purity.
Processed acidspar is transported by road to Kaptagat, then by rail to Mbaraki Wharf, Mombasa for export. Sofax targets global buyers in steel, chemical, aluminium and green-energy manufacturing sectors.
Sofax Fluorspar Kenya creates meaningful opportunities for individuals and businesses. From skilled employment to procurement partnerships, we invite Kenya to grow with us.
We are building a world-class team to drive Kenya's fluorspar renaissance. Sofax offers careers across mining engineering, plant operations, geology, environmental management, finance, administration, and community liaison.
Sofax procures goods and services across a wide range of categories in support of our mining and plant operations. We prioritise local suppliers and are committed to transparent, fair tendering processes.
Sofax Fluorspar Kenya and China's Mizztech Group formalize the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contract for the Kerio Valley plant — marking the shift from planning to execution.
Read Full StoryLatest milestones, government engagements and operational updates.
Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs inspects revival progress at the Kimwarer fluorspar facility alongside Sofax leadership.
Read Full StoryReal-time updates straight from the mine site and boardroom.
At Sofax, responsible mining is central to our business model. We are committed to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards that protect Kerio Valley's natural and human capital for generations to come.
Detailed ESG commitments, targets and frameworks will be updated from the Information Memorandum.
Our Community Development Agreement commits 1% of gross sales revenue directly to priority development projects in Kerio Valley — from infrastructure to education and healthcare — ensuring communities are the first to benefit from their mineral resources.
CSR programme details, active initiatives, and beneficiary communities will be updated from the Information Memorandum.
"This is not just about the investor — it's about the community's welfare. We expect local residents to enjoy enhanced benefits of their mineral resource."
— CS Ali Hassan Joho, Ministry of MiningStrategic Partners
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Whether you have an inquiry, a business proposal, or a question about our operations — we'd love to hear from you.
Kimwarer, Kerio Valley
Elgeyo Marakwet County, Kenya
9th Floor, Western Heights
Karuna Road, Westlands, Nairobi
P.O. Box 6279 – 30100
Eldoret, Kenya
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