Marula Mining PLC, Mining Engineers Society of Kenya ink MOU
Marula Mining marks a significant step in advancing Kenya’s mining sector through its collaboration with the Mining Engineers Society of Kenya (MESK). The two inked Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that reflects a strategic alignment focused on fostering professional development, community integration, and sustainable practices within the industry.
The partnership will involve technical reviews, strategic projects in critical metals, and adherence to world-class standards for operational efficiency. MESK will provide consultancy services in resource estimation, environmental management, and sustainable project management to Marula Mining.
Marula will support youth employment in mining and provide annual internships and attachments for MESK members. There will be jointly organized sessions that will address critical topics such as sustainable mining, technological advancements, and health and safety.
Boost in Kenya’s mining sector
MESK will support impactful community programs, enhancing Marula’s corporate social responsibility initiatives. As part of the collaboration, Marula will provide financial backing to explore funding for a mineral processing research laboratory at a leading Kenyan university.
Joseph Njuguna Komu, Chairman of MESK highlighted the alignment of values and commitment to fostering growth in Kenya’s mining sector through this partnership. On his part, Jason Brewer, CEO of Marula Mining expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration’s potential to promote innovative mining practices, technical capacity building, and community welfare.
Marula Mining focuses on investment in battery metals and has interests in lithium, manganese, cobalt, graphite, and copper projects across Africa. It aims to position itself as a socially and environmentally responsible producer of critical metals. The company is listed on the AQUIS Stock Exchange (London) and A2X Markets (South Africa), with plans to expand to the Nairobi Securities Exchange and Johannesburg Stock Exchange.
