New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- Kenya has extended an official invitation to India to begin mining its vast reservoirs of rare earth minerals, such as lithium, as both nations look to secure the critical supply chains necessary for the future of semiconductor manufacturing.

Mary Kerema, Secretary-ICT, Government of Kenya, while attending the Carnegie India AI Impact Summit highlighted that Kenya is ready to move beyond exploration and into active partnerships. While speaking on the potential for bilateral deals, she noted that the African nation is looking for Indian expertise to tap into its natural resources. "We are inviting India to cone to India do mining for rare earth minerals. We see some deals with India for our rare earth in this year. W...