Mine detail: Gilgil

Previously called ''

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Location

Lat / long:

-0.33171, 36.33453

Resource(M)

Primary:	Manganese
Ore:	Manganite, Pyrolusite
Orebody form:	OVAL BED
Discovery year:	1928

Production

Operation type:	Unknown
Production size:	Small
Development status:	Past Producer

Geology

Host type:	Diatomite
Tectonic:	Rift Valley

References

MRDS	AD00264
DEP	10003889
Reference	PULFREY, W., 1956. MANGANESE DEPOSITS IN KENIA MANGANESO, MEXICO, 2 : 197 - 201
Reporter	Pracejus, Bernard.M.