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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
The New Times

Bitcoin 'halving': what is it, does it matter?

Thursday, April 25, 2024
The governor said that illegal mines are in different districts of the province but most of them are located in Muhanga and Kamonyi districts. File
Rwanda

Southern Province officials want illegal mining sites put to good use

Monday, April 22, 2024
One of the over 6,000 housing units in Rugerero Sector, Rubavu District, ravaged by the heavy rains that killed over 150 people in May 2023. Photos by Germain Nsanzimana
Environment

Disasters: Western Province put on alert over climate resilience

Wednesday, April 17, 2024
The Police discovered 239kg of cassiterite which were stored in two houses in Kigarama Sector in Kicukiro District on April 2. Courtesy
Crime

Kicukiro: Over 200kg of stolen minerals seized, 18 suspects arrested

Wednesday, April 03, 2024
One of the houses in Rulindo District in which police officers found underground tunnels being used by illegal miners to steal cassiterite from a nearby concession. All photos courtesy of RNP
Crime

Rulindo: Police officers uncover underground tunnels used by mineral thieves

Tuesday, April 02, 2024
Some of the suspected minerals thieves arrested during the operations against illegal mineral dealers. Courtesy
Crime

0ver 40 arrested as Police intensifies operations against illegal mineral trade and theft

Saturday, March 30, 2024
East African Community Regional Force (EACRF) troops previously deployed in eastern DR Congo with M23 rebels' representatives during the latter's 2023 handover of swathes of territory captured from the Congolese army. The rebels handed over previously captured territory and followed through with a ceasefire process before the Congolese government latter forced EACRF out of the country. Courtesy

Demystifying the deceptive narrative about Rwanda's role in conflicts in DR Congo and Mozambique

Saturday, March 30, 2024
Huye Intermediate Court handed a seven-year jail sentence to two individuals in connection with an illegal mine that collapsed in Huye District in 2023. File
Crime

Two sentenced to 7 years in jail over Huye mine incident

Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Figures released on Thursday by Rwanda Mines and Petroleum Board indicate that last year (2023) the country earned more than $1.1 billion, up from the $772 million recorded in 2022.
Editorial

Rwanda’s mining sector remains a source of potential and progress

Friday, February 16, 2024
Miners at one of sites based in Rulindo District. Communities hosting mining activities have benefited from infrastructure and various other projects worth up to Rwf2 billion. Courtesy
Rwanda

Rwf2bn disbursed to communities through mining revenue sharing scheme

Wednesday, January 10, 2024