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Small locomotives transport minerals out of a tunnel at Nyakabingo mining site, on December 4, 2025. Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trinity Metals plans to tap lithium potential, scale mineral production

Friday, December 12, 2025
A miner in protective gear works deep underground, manually breaking and sorting ore inside a narrow tunnel at the Nyakabingo Mining site on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi.
Rwanda

Kagame talks Rwanda's mineral wealth, questions baseless narratives

Monday, December 08, 2025
Trinity Metals is positioning itself for a potential $30–50 million equity investment from the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
Economy

US development finance arm weighs $30–50m equity stake in Trinity Metals

Saturday, December 06, 2025
Expected by 2027, the plant will be able to process 60 tonnes of tungsten ore per hour. Nyakabingo covers a 1,600-hectare mining concession. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Economy

Trinity Metals plans $100m investment in Rwanda mineral operations

Friday, December 05, 2025
Workers operate mineral testing equipment at a mining facility, preparing samples and monitoring analysis results on December 4. Photo by Craish Bahizi
Featured

How academia-industry ties are making Rwanda "next mining investment destination"

Friday, December 05, 2025
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
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
A view of GAMICO Bashyamba mine in Nyarugenge District. Courtesy
Economy

Why global investors should not miss Rwanda Mining Week

Tuesday, November 18, 2025
Nyakabingo mine in Rulindo, in Rwanda's Northern Province produces 120 tonnes of wolframite per month, making the leading tungsten producer in Africa. Courtesy
Economy

Africa’s 10 key mining projects at a glance

Wednesday, November 12, 2025