Chinese firm to invest $40m in mining diatomite in Kenya ...
Diatomite is used for manufacturing paints, toothpaste, plastics and absorbents. Kenya's Mining Cabinet Secretary Dan Kazungu said Chuashan was awarded mining rights in May 2015 before the government froze issuing of licences pending enactment of the Mining Act of 2016. "The Chinese firm is mobilising to start exploration and mining activities.