Kenya’s sacred Mrima Hill turns into a real-world ‘Avatar’: The hidden $62 billion mineral war drawing in the US and China
Kenya's Mrima Hill is a global hotspot for rare earth minerals. Nations like the US, China, and Australia are vying for access to these vital resources. Local communities, deeply connected to the sacred forest, face uncertainty. Hopes for development clash with fears of land loss and environmental damage. Kenya is reforming its mining sector amid these challenges.
Kenya's Mrima Hill is a global hotspot for rare earth minerals. Nations like the US, China, and Australia are vying for access to these vital resources. Local communities, deeply connected to the sacred forest, face uncertainty. Hopes for development clash with fears of land loss and environmental damage. Kenya is reforming its mining sector amid these challenges.
