Kenya must get it right on Mrima Hills minerals

Environmental sustainability must  be at the forefront, with clear guidelines and enforcement mechanisms to minimize the ecological impact of expanded industrial activity.

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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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