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Kenya must look beyond concentrate to realise Mrima Hill’s potential

2026-10-20

An insightful opinion piece dated October 20, 2026, highlights that Kenya's Mrima Hill deposit, rich in strategic minerals like niobium and Rare Earth Elements (REEs), offers a significant opportunity for the nation. Geopolitical analyst Cyril Widdershoven argues that to fully realize the project's economic potential amidst intensifying global competition for critical minerals, Kenya must strategically move beyond merely exporting mineral concentrates and establish robust in-country processing capabilities for these valuable resources. This shift is crucial for maximizing the economic contribution and securing a prominent role in the global critical minerals supply chain.

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