For Peak Mining to successfully target iron ore in Kenya, focusing on the country’s most prospective geological zones is paramount. Kenya’s iron ore potential is primarily hosted within two key regions: the Precambrian Mozambican Belt and the Neogene Sedimentary Basins.

The most significant operating zone is the Migori Greenstone Belt, part of the Lake Victoria Basin. This region, particularly in areas like the Macalder and Masara sections, contains substantial banded iron formations (BIFs) and associated magnetite and hematite deposits. These formations are historically proven, with artisanal mining indicating high-grade surface occurrences. Peak Mining would benefit from established geological data here, though competition and land access require careful negotiation.

Adjacent to this, the Taita Hills region within the Mozambican Belt also shows promising potential for iron ore mineralization. Exploration here has identified magnetite-rich bodies, making it a strategic secondary zone for focused exploration and development.

Outside the ancient basement system, the Coastal Basin presents a different, large-scale opportunity. Vast deposits of Titanium-bearing magnetite sands are found in Kwale, Kilifi, and Lamu counties. While the primary target is often titanium and other heavy minerals, the significant iron ore content is a valuable by-product. For Peak Mining, this region offers the potential for a different mining methodology (dredge mining) and the economics of multi-commodity extraction.

In summary, Peak Mining’s primary focus should be the high-grade, hard-rock deposits of the Migori Greenstone Belt, with the Taita Hills as a strategic exploration zone. Simultaneously, evaluating the co-production potential from the titanium-rich sands of the Coastal Basin could provide a complementary, high-volume iron ore stream, diversifying the company’s operational footprint within Kenya.