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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
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Economy

Mining: Investors have one month to bid for 10 coltan, cassiterite deposits

Wednesday, July 16, 2025
The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced a temporary suspension on the acceptance of new applications for mineral trading licenses. Photo by Emmanuel Dushimimana
Rwanda

Rwanda suspends issuing new mineral trading licenses to review regulations

Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Workers at LuNa Smelter, the sole producer and exporter of tin in both Eastern and Central Africa, in Kigali. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Economy

ICGLR hails Rwanda for incentives to investors in minerals value chain

Thursday, May 15, 2025
Miners work inside a tunnel in Mageragere, Kigali. RMB has released a Mining Investment Pitchbook highlighting mining investment opportunities in Rwanda. Photo: Craish Bahizi.
Economy

Govt publishes list of top 10 ready-to-mine blocks

Thursday, May 08, 2025