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flag Kenya's Mrima Hill, a $62.4B mineral-rich forest, sparks global competition and local conflict over mining rights.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag Locals are divided over economic opportunity versus preservation, while experts warn of corruption, inadequate data, and the need for transparency amid intense geopolitical competition.

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