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Geologists working inside a mineral exploration tunnel in the Southern Province. Rwanda has high-grade lithium deposits, identified primarily through a joint venture between Aterian Plc and Rio Tinto. Courtesy
Economy

Experts weigh in on how Rwanda can tap into lithium reserves

Thursday, December 04, 2025
Alice Uwase, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board, speaks during Rwanda Mining Week at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza
Economy

A breakdown of the 10 mineral blocks now available to investors

Thursday, December 04, 2025
The event brought together participants from around the world, focusing on the 2025 theme, “Minerals for a smarter and greener future,” in Kigali on December 2. Photos by Kellia Keza.
Featured

Critical minerals take centre stage at Rwanda Mining Week 2025

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
A worker at Power Resources International, a mining company in Ngororero District, takes part in the coltan production process on March 4. Coltan contains valuable elements such as niobium and tantalum. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Critical minerals: 'Rwanda should do something about global overpricing'

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel at the Nyakabingo mining site in Rulindo District on March 3. Rwanda is set to launch its Mining Investment Pitch Book during the 8th edition of Rwanda Mining Week, which kicked off today and runs until December 5 at the Kigali Convention Centre. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Govt to pitch new investment opportunities as mining week kicks off

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Workers at a mining site sift through mineral-rich soil using traditional panning techniques, as machinery operates nearby to support the extraction process. Courtesy 
Business

How African mineral wealth is being siphoned off before discovery

Tuesday, December 02, 2025
Participants pose for a group photo at Zipline Centre in Muhanga District. Courtesy
Featured

A dive into Rwanda’s drone-powered vaccine distribution system

Wednesday, November 19, 2025
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
The Simandou Iron Ore Project, one of the largest ongoing mining developments in the world. Internet
International

What to know about Guinea’s mega iron ore project Kagame is visiting

Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Members of the Parliamentary Committee on Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Security during an oversight visit in Ngororero District to assess the state of mining activities and their contribution to the economy. Courtesy Photo
Economy

MPs demand swift reopening of idle mines to curb illegal extraction, job losses

Thursday, November 06, 2025
Local enterprises operate in dynamic, youthful markets where consumers are aspirational, digitally active, and brand aware. Courtesy

Stand out to scale up: Mastering growth and differentiation

Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Giraffes in Akagera National Park. The park has been listed among 25 top destinations in 2026 by National Geographic.
Tourism

Akagera park named among world’s top 25 destinations

Sunday, October 26, 2025