Rwanda

President Paul Kagame on 23 May 2025 visited the Nyakabingo Mine in Rulindo District which is Africa’s largest producer of tungsten, highlighting Rwanda’s growing role in the global supply of critical minerals.Operated by Trinity Metals, the mine employs over 1,800 people and has nearly doubled its production over the past …

Tungsten, tantalum and tin from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) could soon be exported legally to neighbouring Rwanda for processing under a US brokered peace deal aimed at ending the escalating conflict in eastern DRC, three sources familiar with the negotiations told Reuters. For years, Kinshasa has accused …

The burgeoning Rwandan mining industry, a cornerstone of the nation’s economy, faces a significant challenge following the European Union’s decision to impose sanctions on key officials and entities. The EU’s move, announced on March 17, 2025, alleges Rwandan involvement in the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) …

London-listed Aterian PLC has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Eastinco Ltd, has resumed mineral trading operations in Rwanda. The company had previously suspended trading due to challenges encountered with the initial rollout of the Inkomane trading system, a government-mandated platform. However, with the system now stabilized and widely adopted, Eastinco …

Rwanda Resumes Beryllium Exports After Four-Month Suspension Kigali, Rwanda – Rwanda has lifted a four-month suspension on beryllium exports, allowing the resumption of shipments of the lightweight metal used in various industries, including aerospace, defense, electronics, and nuclear energy. The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) announced the decision …

Menzies Aviation, the global leader in aviation services, has officially opened its state-of-the-art cargo facility at Maputo International Airport (MPM). This strategic move expands Menzies’ footprint in East Africa, positioning the company to capitalize on the region’s growing air cargo market. The new facility, equipped with cutting-edge technology and high-end …

Rwanda is unearthing a new kind of treasure: its women. In a sector traditionally dominated by men, the tiny African nation is making big strides towards gender equality in its lucrative mining industry. This commitment was on full display during a recent celebration of International Day of Women in Mining …

Authorities in Rwanda have signed a joint declaration to enhance investment in critical raw material value chains with the European Investment Bank (EIB). The agreement will strengthen technical and financial cooperation to identify critical raw material sector investment that creates skilled jobs, supports economic development, and ensures environmentally and socially …

Throughout 2022, 40% of industrial control system (ICS) computers globally were attacked with malware. In Africa, the figure sits at 47%, according to Kaspersky. The three countries which experienced the most attacks on ICS infrastructure were Ethiopia (62%), Algeria (59%), and Burundi (57%). They are followed by Rwanda (46%), Kenya …

Only 35% of the mined minerals, which by the end of 2021 earned $516 million, are recovered in Rwanda. However, the mining board asserts that it requires a recovery rate of at least 60% in order to hit the aim of $1.5 billion in export revenue by 2024. Rwanda wants …