Real-world ‘Avatar’ in Kenya: Sacred hill turns into a rare-earth battleground for US and China

Global powers, including the US and China, are eyeing Mrima Hill in Kenya for its rich rare-earth deposits, sparking division and suspicion among local communities. While some fear displacement and exploitation, others see potential economic windfalls from the valuable minerals, prompting land speculation and calls for transparency in the mining sector.

from Economic Times https://ift.tt/GZ6Csg2