A historic deal has been finalised to directly supply Tungsten concentrate from Rwanda to the United States, with the first shipment now being prepared, Trinity Metals has announced.

The development marks the first consistent and reliable supply of high-grade tungsten from Africa&039;s Great Lakes region to the US.

Trinity Metals, which operates the Nyakabingo Mine, is Africa’s largest tungsten producer and the fourth largest globally. The company produces about 120 tonnes of wolframite, the host mineral for tungsten, each month.

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Tungsten is a key metal used in manufacturing wires, electrodes, and wear-resistant machine parts. Rwanda already exports significant quantities, particularly to Austria, where it is processed for industrial applications.

Trinity Metals was formed in 2022 by merging three mines, Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine, Rutongo Tin Mine and Musha Tin and Tantalum Mine. Trinity has also discovered a highly prospective Lithium deposit called Ntunga on its Musha concession.