President Paul Kagame, on May 23, visited Nyakabingo Mine, located in Rwanda’s Rulindo District. The site is one of the continent’s most significant producers of tungsten, a mineral used in various high-tech and industrial applications.
Nyakabingo Mine is operated by Trinity Metals, a company formed in 2022 after merging three Rwandan mining entities: Trinity Musha Mines, Trinity Nyakabingo Mine, and Rutongo Mines.
Since then, the facility has undergone major modernisation efforts, including increased mechanisation, which has resulted in a significant rise in production from 29 tonnes in 2022 to 120 tonnes of wolframite per month by 2025.
The mine currently employs more than 1800 workers and is expected to remain productive for at least another 40 years, based on current estimates.
Tungsten, the primary mineral extracted at Nyakabingo, is known for its exceptional hardness and high melting point. It is commonly used in electronics, aerospace components, military applications, and high-strength tools.
Due to its strategic importance, Rwanda’s tungsten output plays a key role in global supply chains.
As part of its operations, Trinity Metals has emphasized community engagement and sustainability. Initiatives at Nyakabingo include land rehabilitation, reforestation, and integrating former illegal miners into formal employment.
The company has also secured international funding to enhance safety, training, and environmental compliance.
The visit followed a meeting between President Paul Kagame and Shawn McCormick, Chairman of Trinity Metals, on Wednesday, April 30. Their discussions focused on investment and partnership opportunities in the country, particularly in the mining sector
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