Global Experts Warn Over Trump's Africa Mining Deals as U.S. Eyes Mrima Hill

International experts warn that Donald Trump's mining agreements in Africa may primarily secure critical mineral supplies for the United States, without creating enough jobs or developing local industries. Olena Borodyna, a researcher at ODI Global, says Washington is seeking to support American manufacturing and reduce reliance on China. In Kenya, investor interest in the rare-earth deposits at Mrima Hill in Kwale County has renewed debate over who will benefit from their extraction. Kenya wants to encourage local mineral processing, but experts point to major electricity, transport and infrastructure needs, as well as competition from China's established processing industry.