Base Titanium

Official account for Base Titanium. Operator of the Kwale Mineral Sands Project. Kenya's largest mining operation.

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All job opportunities at Base Titanium are advertised on the careers section of our website https://t.co/ignBxL4Mmv. Base does not use employment agents and does not, under any circumstance, require payment from job applicants.

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Discussions were around progress on the handover of legacy assets and the long-term custodianship of the minesite following the completion of rehabilitation and were guided by the PMLU Advisory Report published by @MiBeMa_2022 in January 2026 and @NemaKenya's Mine Closure Plan.

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Day 2 of the 4th @NemaKenya Research Colloquium focused on reviewing rehabilitation evidence presented by independent consultants from the National Museums of Kenya and Centre for Ecosystem Restoration Kenya (CERK), who have undertaken environmental audits at the Kwale Mine.

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The session also brought together stakeholders from the Kwale County Government, NGAO, the @NLC_Kenya, @MiBeMa_2022 (Ministry of Mining), @KeForestService, @cwwda, @WWF_Kenya , Kwale Mining Alliance and community representatives.

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We were pleased to host officials from @NemaKenya and the @KeForestService at the mine site on Day 1 of the 4th NEMA Research Colloquium on Mine Closure, where we showcased the progress made to date in decommissioning and rehabilitation.
#RehabilitationInAction​
#MiningLegacy

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@Seid101 What an excellent example of how to mine responsibly , leave legacy infrastructure and a restored environment for the community and future generations! Well done @BaseTitanium

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Kwale’s legacy of responsible mining will be measured both by what it contributed during mining and by what continues to thrive after mining.

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A proud moment for the Kwale team and recognition of years of patient work restoring the landscape.

On 3 October 2026, we welcomed the Chairman and CEO of The Global Biodiversity Standard (TGBS) to the Kwale site, where they presented us with our Advanced Site Certification for

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Thank you to TGBS and the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration–Kenya for bringing scientific rigour to the assessment of our progress.

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Thank you to TGBS and the Centre for Ecosystem Restoration–Kenya for bringing scientific rigour to the assessment of our progress.

Kwale’s legacy of responsible mining will be measured both by what it contributed during mining and by what continues to thrive after mining.

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Through continued rehabilitation initiatives, we remain committed to restoring mined-out areas into sustainable and thriving landscapes.​

#RehabilitationInAction​
#MiningLegacy

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In 2020, as part of our rehabilitation programme, Base Titanium decided to introduce bamboo in the South Dune area of the mine. ​

Bamboo supports soil stability, enhances biodiversity and contributes to the long-term recovery of the ecosystem.

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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.

#RehabilitationInAction ​
#MiningLegacy

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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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Happy #MadarakaDay.

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Eid Mubarak!

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A further 258,000 trees have been planted here to remove moisture from the contained slimes.
#RehabilitationInAction ​
#MiningLegacy

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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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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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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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