Tag: Mrima Hill

Kenya's Mrima Hill mineral race narrows as Chinese bidders withdraw
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Kenya’s Mrima Hill mineral race narrows as Chinese bidders withdraw

Kenya's $billions Mrima Hill mineral project draws five international bidders after two Chinese companies withdraw, with three US-linked groups competing.

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A view of a rare earth mining site surrounded by hills and forested terrain, showing excavation areas and processing pools.
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Kenya’s $62 billion rare earth site draws US, China interest

At a Glance Kenya is quietly emerging as a new flashpoint in the global race for critical minerals as the United States, China, and others turn their attention to the country’s southern coast. On the forested slopes of Mrima Hill in Kwale County—land long revered by local communities—an international contest is unfolding over resources vital to the clean energy transition. …

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