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Deforestation in Africa’s montane forests is driving a sharper rise in temperatures and cloud levels than climate change alone
Environment

Deforestation driving up Africa’s temperatures, study shows

Sunday, September 15, 2024
Projected growth in demand for selected transition minerals, as% of 2023 levels, under the International Energy Agency’s Stated Policies Scenario. Courtesy
Africa

How can Africa make the most of its minerals?

Tuesday, September 10, 2024
Inside a store of minerals at Bugarama mining site in Burera District. Emmanuel Dushimimana

Rwanda’s bold new mining law sets stage for mineral boom

Monday, September 09, 2024
Miners on duty in a tunnel at Mageragere mining site. Photo by Olivier Mugwiza
Economy

Rwanda plots “improved” procedures for beryllium exports

Friday, August 09, 2024
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the suspension of beryllium exportation. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Economy

Rwanda suspends beryllium exportation amidst cases of illegal mining

Thursday, August 08, 2024
A view of Ngororero trading centre, it’s home to the district headquarters. Photos: Germain Nsanzimana
Energy

Ngororero District to connect over 24,000 homes to electricity grid

Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Police establish fire outbreak at Musanze Tax park. Photo: Courtesy
Environment

Emergency Ministry calls for more fire extinguishers in secondary cities

Tuesday, July 02, 2024
A group of youths during a guided tour of the newly restored Gishwati-Mukura National Park. Courtesy
Environment

Number of chimpanzees on rise in Gishwati- Mukura park

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Miniers sort mines at Rutongo mining site. The Government of Rwanda seeks to propose tougher penalties under a new draft law on mining. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Law

Tougher penalties await errant miners in proposed mining bill

Monday, May 20, 2024
Miners on duty at a mining site in Rulindo District. The Ministry of Public Service and Labour has stressed. Silicosis mainly affects workers exposed to silica dust in jobs such as construction and mining. on May 16.
Health

Mining companies urged to ensure safety and health of mine workers

Friday, May 17, 2024
A mining site where illegal mining activities was conducted. According to a new bill in Parliament, landowners who allow people without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk punishment. File
Rwanda

Govt mulls punishment for landowners who permit illegal mining activities

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
MINEMA has cautioned that illegal mining is worsening landslides, resulting in loss of life and damage in Ngororero District. Courtesy
Environment

Emergency ministry issues warning over illegal mining in Ngororero

Friday, April 26, 2024