MOMBASA, Kenya (Reuters) - Kenya's mining minister denied allegations of corruption on Friday that were levelled against him by the Kenyan subsidiary of Canadian-listed miner Pacific Wildcat Resources.
Mining Secretary Najib Balala this week unexpectedly raised royalties on minerals and revoked certain mining licences, including Cortec Mining Kenya's permit. He said the move was to ensure Kenya got a bigger share of earnings from its nascent mining sector.
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