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Miners work in a tunnel at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Environment

Miners’ union backs insurance against heavy-rain income losses

Tuesday, October 06, 2026
Miners on duty in a tunnel in Gakenke District. MINECOFIN and the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) are working on a proposed climate insurance scheme. Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

New insurance scheme could save mine workers income in rainy seasons

Wednesday, September 30, 2026
Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Olivier Nduhungirehe, during the interview with the Chinese media house. Courtesy
Economy

Trade, investment the future of Rwanda-China relations, says Nduhungirehe

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Miners on duty at Nyakabingo Mines in Rulindo District. Rwanda’s mining and quarrying sector posted a strong recovery in the first quarter of 2026.Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda's mining activity rebounds as output jumps 20%

Monday, June 22, 2026
A construction project near King Faisal Hospital in Kigali. Rwanda recorded $2.62 billion (approximately Rwf3.8 trillion) in investment commitments in 2025. Courtesy
Economy

Rwanda registers $2.62 billion in investments in 2025

Tuesday, April 28, 2026
The government has received at least 73 applications to invest in 10 mining blocks unveiled in mid-2025. Photo by Craish BAHIZI
Rwanda

Investor appetite grows as Rwanda opens new mining blocks

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
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
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
The Simandou Iron Ore Project, one of the largest ongoing mining developments in the world. Internet
International

What to know about Guinea’s mega iron ore project Kagame is visiting

Tuesday, November 11, 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