Official account for Base Titanium. Operator of the Kwale Mineral Sands Project. Kenya's largest mining operation.
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15 Dec 2018
All job opportunities at Base Titanium are advertised on the careers section of our website teamiq.com/BaseTitanium. Base does not use employment agents and does not, under any circumstance, require payment from job applicants.
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The mark of a healthy ecosystem is the presence of a high level of biodiversity.
This past quarter, we have observed endangered birds returning to the Kwale mine, showing that rehabilitated habitats can support wildlife.
Some of the birds sighted include:
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1. Martial Eagle – one of Africa’s largest raptors, seen in South Dune.
2. Western Marsh Harrier – found in grassland and open areas across Central and North Dunes.
3. Northern Wheatear – a Palearctic migrant observed in Central Dune, Bumamani, and North Dune.
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4. Red-Tailed Shrike – often perching on shrubs and mid-height trees in restored areas.
These sightings reflect the impact of Base Titanium’s planting and land restoration efforts.
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May 26
The Tailings Storage Facility (TSF) is also fully planted. Through careful stabilization and revegetation, the TSF is being transformed into a safe and sustainable part of the surrounding landscape.
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May 26
A further 258,000 trees have been planted here to remove moisture from the contained slimes.
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May 15
We were pleased to welcome @NLC_Kenya (NLC) Chairman Dr. Abdillahi Alawy, Commissioner Vincent Kigen and the NLC team to Base Titanium for a site visit, where they witnessed firsthand the transformation of previously mined land into revegetated landscapes.
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May 15
Led by GM Operations, Mr. Vickers and GM External Affairs, Dr. Wasunna, the delegation toured the North, South, Central Dunes and TSF.
The Chairman also participated in a tree planting exercise and engaged with community members at the South Dune area of the mine.
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Apr 22
Spanning 230 hectares, the Central Dune area of the Kwale minesite is fully planted and is now thriving as part of our ongoing closure journey.
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Apr 14
The largest mined-out dune at the mine site, known as the South Dune - covering 448 hectares is fully planted and in the monitoring and gapping phase.
Take a look at its progress as the landscape comes alive.
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A total of 807,702 indigenous trees and 137 tonnes of grass seed have been planted across the site.
Take a look at the progress in the Bumamani area of the mine site.
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Mar 25
As of January 2026, all mined-out areas at Base Titanium have been fully planted, marking a significant milestone in the mine closure process. The project has now progressed into the "monitoring and gapping" phase.
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Mar 25
Take a look at the remarkable transformation at the North Dune area of the mine site.
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We were pleased to host a team from the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) at the Base Titanium minesite for a tour of our rehabilitated areas, including the Central Dune, Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), the Biodiversity corridor and our indigenous tree nursery.
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Through our world class rehabilitation programme and partnerships that strengthen conservation outcomes, we continue to demonstrate that responsible mining and environmental stewardship can go hand in hand.
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We were honored to host the Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade and Industry, Hon. @GovLeeKinyanjui Kinyanjui, along with a team from the Special Economic Zones Authority, at Base Titanium for a site tour showcasing our mine rehabilitation progress.
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During the visit, the delegation toured the rehabilitated North and Central Dunes as well as the Tailings Storage Facility (TSF), gaining a first-hand view of how previously mined land is being restored for sustainable future use.
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We also highlighted legacy infrastructure designed to deliver lasting benefits beyond mining, including the Mukurumudzi Dam, now supporting water supply through Coast Water, and the newly opened Mwaloya Road, which enhances access and connectivity for surrounding communities.
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