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September 24, 2026
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Sh8tr in the spot as US, China eye Mrima Hill minerals

Sh8tr in the spot as US, China eye Mrima Hill minerals

Even as Kenya evaluates the bids, there are claims that the process has been rigged and that the government had already settled on a company that would develop the Mrima HIll project...

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Kenya is positioning itself as an investment hub, with discussions around critical minerals and nuclear energy taking center stage during a meeting between President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

  • The discussions highlighted cooperation in critical minerals, particularly concerning the Mrima Hill niobium deposits, which are attracting attention from both the US and China.
  • Key individuals involved were President William Ruto and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • The meeting occurred on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Monday.

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