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Kenya's Mrima Hill, a $62.4B mineral-rich forest, sparks global competition and local conflict over mining rights.
Kenya’s Mrima Hill, a 390-acre forest rich in rare earth minerals like niobium, is drawing global attention as the U.S., China, and an Australian consortium vie for access amid rising demand for critical minerals.
The site, valued at $62.4 billion in 2013, is home to the Digo people and their sacred sites, sparking fears of displacement, environmental damage, and cultural loss.
Kenya revoked a 2013 mining license over corruption allegations and imposed a temporary ban, but now pushes reforms and tax incentives to grow mining to 10% of GDP by 2030.
Locals are divided over economic opportunity versus preservation, while experts warn of corruption, inadequate data, and the need for transparency amid intense geopolitical competition.
La colina de Mrima en Kenia, un bosque rico en minerales de 62.400 millones de dólares, despierta una competencia global y conflictos locales por los derechos mineros.