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George Elombi, the new President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
Economy

Cameroon’s George Elombi highlights priorities as he takes over Afreximbank presidency

Sunday, October 26, 2025
L-R: In Towanda, Pennsylvania, Traxys Head of Tin and Specialty Metals Ioannis Kallinikos, Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) at the Rwandan Embassy in Washington, Arthur Asiimwe, Trinity Metals Chairman Shawn McCormick, Justin Uwiringiyimana of Trinity Metals, and Plansee Group Director of Global Raw Materials Eric Rowe, along with their delegation, witnessed the arrival of tungsten concentrate (WO₃) produced by Trinity’s Nyakabingo Mine. Courtesy
Business

In a first, Rwandan mining company supplies tungsten to US

Tuesday, September 30, 2025
London Stock Exchange (LSE)-listed mining company Aterian Plc has expanded its mineral trading operations in Rwanda.
Economy

UK critical minerals firm expands trading operations in Rwanda

Tuesday, September 16, 2025
US ambassador to Rwanda Eric Kneedler (R) during his visit at mining site. Rwandan tungsten producers have welcomed the United States government’s move to exempt key minerals, including tungsten, gold, graphite and uranium from global tariffs. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s tungsten miners upbeat over US tariff exemptions

Monday, September 15, 2025
A Trinity Metals employee operates a pick-and-carry crane to lift bags of processed tungsten ready for export. Courtesy
Business

Rwandan company seals historic deal to supply Tungsten to the US

Thursday, August 28, 2025
Gasabo Gold Refinery in Kigali. Rwanda is uniquely positioned to become a leading regional processing hub, leveraging a combination of strategic, infrastructural, and institutional advantages.

Strategic minerals, strategic peace: Unlocking shared prosperity in Africa’s great lakes region

Sunday, August 10, 2025
European mercenaries surrendered to M23 rebels and were allowed to cross into Rwanda before they were facilitated to take flights to their countries on, January 29. Emmanuel Dushimimana.

Restoring chaos? How Western policies fuel DR Congo’s collapse

Thursday, August 07, 2025
President Kagame received a delegation from Rio Tinto, led by Mark Davies, Chief Technical Officer and member of the Group Executive Committee on Friday, June 18. Photos by Village Urugwiro
Rwanda

Kagame discusses partnerships with Rio Tinto, UGHE delegations

Friday, July 18, 2025
The New Times
Economy

Cabinet approves mineral exploration licenses

Thursday, July 17, 2025
Rio Tinto Mining and Exploration Ltd and Kinunga Mining Ltd, focused on lithium exploration in Rwanda. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda’s newly discovered lithium ‘world-class’ — Aterian chairman

Tuesday, July 15, 2025
The New Times

Eastern DR Congo: The tree and the forest, peace beyond a single story

Friday, July 11, 2025
Aterian Plc, a UK-based critical minerals exploration company, announced that it has found high-grade lithium deposits in Rwanda.
Economy

High-grade lithium deposits found in Rwanda

Thursday, July 10, 2025