Rare earths are the defining commodity of this geopolitical moment. Countries are no longer just buying rare earths; they are competing fiercely over who controls them.
By
Jaindi Kisero
Columnist
The Ministry of Mining is on the verge of announcing the shortlist for a niobium and rare earths mining licence for Mrima Hills in Kilifi.
Thirteen companies from China, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, India, South Korea and Chile are locked in a high-stakes battle for the prize. The shortlist was expected to be made public this week.
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