mining

Rwanda Mining and Petroleum Board (RMB) said the country has a burden of too many pits at former mining sites and quarries. The excavations pose a threat to both human…

Rwanda has discovered at least 13 oil wells in Lake Kivu and is considering carrying out extensive exploration surveys, according to Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB). RMB said…

  Rwanda has celebrated the International Day of Women in Mining (IDWIM) with a commitment to increase the number of women and prevent gender based violence in the sector which…

The 28th Meeting of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) Regional Committee against the Illegal Exploitation of Natural Resources has opened in Kigali with member states discussing…

Rwanda Mining, petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has initiated an electronic registration platform that will enable companies to apply for and acquire mining and exploration licenses digitally. The Board said…

Rwanda’s mineral export revenue has increased from $772 million to more than $1.1 billion, closing in on the target of generating $1.5 billion in annual mineral export revenues by 2024.…

The Government of Rwanda and UK mining giants Rio Tinto Minerals Development Limited have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the exploration and mining of lithium in Rwanda’s Western…

Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the immediate revocation of mining licenses for seven companies which failed to comply with mining, environment safety standards. The revoked mining…

Rwanda has celebrated the sixth edition of the International Mining Day with Prime Minister Dr. Édouard Ngirente asking the sector to do more to attain the country’s development agenda 2024.…

Mineral processing plants in Rwanda are currently producing under capacity and anticipating collaboration with other countries to increase monthly outputs. Officials say that the shortage of production capacity is partly…

Rwanda joins the world this Monday to mark the International Mining Day under the national theme: Embracing Technology, Investments and Responsible Mining” The country has excelled in women empowerment in…

The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) has announced the Government’s ambition to fetch USD 1.5 billion by the last quarter of 2023 through mineral exports. This will make…