Kenya is close to a critical minerals deal with the US that would process rare earths at home, President Ruto said at the G7 summit.
KENYA · MINING & GEOPOLITICS
Key Facts
—The deal: Kenya is close to an agreement with the United States to process its critical minerals at home rather than ship them out raw, President William Ruto said.
—Where he said it: Ruto spoke on the sidelines of the Group of Seven summit in June, saying the core terms were broadly accepted.
—The condition: Processing inside Kenya is a foundational requirement, and the deal would cover rare earths and other strategic minerals.
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