Fluor Corp Vies for Kenya Minerals

Engineering giant Fluor Corp is among several US investors vying to develop Kenya's Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit. The final decision will be announced within three weeks after two Chinese companies withdrew from the bidding process.

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Kenya's Cabinet Secretary for Mining, Blue Economy and Maritime Affairs Hassan Ali Joho speaks during a Reuters interview on Mrima Hill critical mineral deposits, in Nairobi Kenya, October 30, 2026. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi

Fluor Corp is vying alongside other United States investors to develop Kenya's Mrima Hill critical minerals deposit after two China bidders withdrew. Mining minister Hassan Ali Joho said a final decision on the multi-billion dollar project will be announced within three weeks.