Kenya is on the cusp of becoming a direct competitor to China as a major producer of rare earth minerals.
Mineral explorer Cortec has announced that it has discovered rare earth deposits and niobium - used to strengthen steel, worth US$ 100 billion in the country's coastal area.
Rare earth elements are used in the manufacture of high tech electronic products such as specialized miniature nuclear batteries; laser repeaters; super conductors and high power magnets for lightweight
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