Kenya’s Mining Company Partners with Chinese Tech Firm to Enhance Fluorspar Processing
- Sofax Fluorspar Kenya signed a partnership with China’s Mizztech Group to modernise the Kerio Valley processing plant
- The partnership followed the issuance of a 25-year mining licence for high-grade Acidspar fluorspar from the Ministry of Mining
- The refurbishment of the firm aims to boost export capacity, create jobs, and position Kenya in global fluorspar markets
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In a major step toward revitalising Kenya’s mining sector, Sofax Fluorspar Kenya has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chinese technology firm Mizztech Group to upgrade and modernise its fluorspar processing plant in Kerio Valley.
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The deal marked a strategic partnership aimed at boosting the efficiency, quality, and global competitiveness of Kenya’s fluorspar production.
The MoU, signed at the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) headquarters in Nairobi, set the foundation for an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract that is expected to be finalised within the next six months.
Sofax Flourspar Kenya CEO John Masanda said the agreement is a key milestone in the implementation of its project, which seeks to revive and scale up fluorspar mining and processing in the region.
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Masanda noted that the partnership follows the recent issuance of a 25-year mining licence (ML/2025/0216) to Sofax Fluorspar Kenya by the State Department of Mining.
The licence, valid until June 3, 2050, granted the company the rights to mine, process, and market Acidspar Grade Fluorspar (97% CaF₂), a high-demand industrial mineral.
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The CEO added that the collaboration with Mizztech will bring cutting-edge processing technologies to Kerio Valley, enabling Kenya to tap into the growing global demand for fluorspar.
“This MoU with Mizztech Group is not just about refurbishing an old plant. It represents a broader vision to unlock the full economic potential of the Kerio Valley fluorspar belt, create sustainable employment, and position Kenya as a serious player in the global fluorspar value chain,” said Masanda.
Charles Cheng, CEO of Mizztech Group, emphasised the importance of fluorspar in various industrial applications.
“Fluorspar is a critical mineral in the production of steel, aluminium, glass, ceramics, and speciality chemicals. Our role in this partnership is to bring world-class expertise and innovative technologies that will ensure the plant meets international processing and environmental standards.”
KNCCI Acting CEO KK Mutai, who witnessed the signing, lauded the agreement as a model for how strategic international partnerships can drive industrial growth.
“This collaboration aligns perfectly with Kenya’s industrialisation agenda. It will strengthen the mining sector while promoting trade, investment, and job creation,” said Mutai.
The company affirmed that the refurbishment will significantly enhance operational efficiency and product quality, boosting Kenya’s fluorspar exports and contributing to the country’s broader economic development goals.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
