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  1. Global powers are seeking the mineral wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with implications for Africa, Kenya, and Algeria.
  2. Xi Jinping urged African nations to control resources as US and Australia compete for mineral rights in Kenya.

Iluka Resources pursues Kenyan mineral processing amid global supply chain shifts

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An Australian-led consortium, which includes Iluka Resources, has progressed in the Mrima Hills tender in Kenya, proposing initial processing of niobium and rare-earth elements locally before shipping the concentrate to Iluka’s refinery in Western Australia. Separately, Ethiopia inaugurated its National Precious Metals Refinery on October 10, 2026, a facility intended to allow neighboring countries to refine gold within Africa and reduce reliance on overseas smelters.

From kenya-today.com

Why it matters

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These efforts reflect a broader global trend where powers are seeking mineral wealth in Africa, with the United States offering assistance to Kenya to diversify its supply chains away from Chinese dominance. This diversification increases strategic demand for critical minerals in Western Australia and across Africa.

Global powers are seeking the mineral wealth of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, with implications for Africa, Kenya, and Algeria.

From kenya-today.com

Who's involved

  • Iluka ResourcesPart of an Australian-led consortium proposing mineral processing in Kenya.
  • KenyaHosts the Mrima Hills deposits of niobium and rare-earth elements and is seeking foreign investment for local processing.
  • EthiopiaLaunched a new National Precious Metals Refinery to serve regional refining needs.
  • SudanIdentified as a likely user of the new Ethiopian refinery.
  • UgandaIdentified as a likely user of the new Ethiopian refinery.

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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  • KenyaSpeculative

    Kenya might see increased strategic value for its mineral deposits as global supply chain diversification increases.

  • Iluka ResourcesSpeculative

    Iluka Resources could see increased demand for its Western Australia refinery capacity due to geopolitical diversification.

  • SudanSpeculative

    Sudan might gain access to new regional refining capacity via supply chain.

  • UgandaSpeculative

    Uganda might gain access to new regional refining capacity via supply chain.

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