Mining secretary Najib Balala. The court has allowed mining firm Cortec
to sue Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala for revoking its license and
ordered the government to preserve the site until the case is
determined. Photo/File
The Industrial Court
has allowed mining firm Cortec to sue Cabinet Secretary Najib Balala
for revoking its license and ordered the government to preserve the site
until the case is determined.
Cortec
Mining Kenya among other mining companies had their licenses cancelled
by Mr Balala saying they were irregularly awarded.
Cortec
was licensed to mine niobium and rare earth metals at Mrima Hills,
Kwale County, an area believed to contain minerals in excess of $600
billion.
Cortec country director Jacob Juma made claims that Mr Balala had demanded Sh80 million bribe from the company.
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