Rwanda announces strategic joint venture with Rio Tinto for mineral exploration

The Government of Rwanda has partnered with Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited, the world’s second-largest metals and mining corporation, to collaborate in mineral exploration activities and potential mineral development and mining operations... Read more »

Police discover more stores used by illegal mineral dealers

The Rwanda National Police (RNP) anti-smuggling and organized crimes department has discovered two more houses in Kicukiro District, which were being used by illegal mineral traders to store minerals bought from thieves.... Read more »

RMB cancels mining licenses for 7 companies, emphasizes compliance with standards

In its commitment to fostering a safe, productive, and professional mining sector, Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) today announces immediate revocation of mining licenses for seven companies.  This follows repeated... Read more »

RMB CEO marked the launch of two mining projects at Musha Mine

RMB (Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board) CEO Amb. Yamina Karitanyi marked the launch of two mining projects at Trinity Metals Group’s Musha Mine in Rwamagana district. The projects are part of... Read more »

Minister Ndagijimana launched Trinity Metals, a merger of three mining companies

Today, the Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Uzziel Ndagijimana, on behalf of President Paul Kagame officially launched Trinity Metals, a merger of three mining companies that deal in Tin, Tantalite, Tungsten... Read more »

Two held over illegal mining in Karongi

Police and other security organs in Karongi District arrested on Saturday, February 18, two people, who were allegedly conducting illegal mining activities. They were found in Mashyiga stream where they were mining... Read more »