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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
L-R: Moderator Jackie Lumbasi, Zora Robotics CEO Benjamin Karenzi, PRI CEO Ray Power, and MineTech CEO Kelvin Rwihimba during a panel discussion on ‘Mines of Tomorrow: Robotics for Smart Mining.’ Photo: Keza Kellya Raissa.
Technology

How robotics and AI are reshaping safety in underground mining

Wednesday, December 03, 2025
Workers on duty at DUMAC Mining Site in Rwamagana District on March 5. Rwanda’s mining sector currently employs 92,000 people, reflecting strong collaboration between the government, sector professionals, investors, and development partners, according to Prime Minister Justin Nsengiyumva. File
Economy

Mining sector records over 90,000 jobs

Tuesday, December 02, 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
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 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
(L-R) Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) CEO Alice Uwase, and Oheneba Yaw Otchrere, Chairman of the Ashanti Investment Trust and Rwanda Development Board (RDB) CEO Jean-Guy Afrika during the signing ceremony on Thursday, October 9. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda, Ghanaian company forge new mining partnership

Friday, October 10, 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
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Rwanda

Alice Uwase named new mining board CEO

Friday, July 18, 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