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US says it will help develop Kenya's critical minerals processing
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Fusion42 · 9 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The United States has committed to helping Kenya develop a local critical minerals processing industry, aiming to reduce dependence on China. Kenya is seeking investors for the Mrima Hill rare earth and niobium deposit, with U.S. entities shortlisted to develop the site, emphasising local value addition and job creation.
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You face a new opportunity as U.S. support shifts Kenya’s mining focus toward local value addition rather than raw exports, challenging established supply chains dominated by China. This opens doors to partners, suppliers, or service providers aligned with processing and sustainable mining practices.
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