mining
COVID-19: Rwanda Miners Re-strategise
Rwanda has kicked off a mining inspection campaign that will inform post-Covid-19 recovery strategies while also helping to contain spread of the pandemic in this backbone industry. Among…
The Mining Body Issues COVID-19 Guidelines To Protect Miners
The Rwanda Mines petroleum and Gas (RMB) has issued six major guidelines to contain the spread of new coronavirus among people employed in the mining sector. The issued guidelines include…
Rwanda: 14 Perish in a Mining Accident
Fourteen people have been confirmed dead in Mwulire Sector, Rwamagana district in Eastern Province after a mine caved on them – local authorities told KT Press. The tragedy that happened at…
Prosecution Seeks Remand for Mining Worker over Rwf1Bn Theft
Former Executive Secretary of Rwanda Union of Miners (FECOMIRWA) is battling a court case where he is accused of embezzling Rwf1 billion. Augustine Bida Ruhingira 63, appeared on Thursday before…
Government Approves Nearly 50 Mining, Exploration Licenses
Rwanda on Friday licensed up to 50 mining companies – as independent international studies show the country has more mineral wealth than previously known. A cabinet meeting chaired by President…
Cabinet Approves Bonus for Communities Near Mining Sites
Rwandans in proximity of mining sites are going to benefit from an annual bonus that will give them jobs and other benefits to deter them from their usual illegal mining…
Rwanda Auctions Biggest Mining Site, Wants More Investors
Rwanda on Wednesday auctioned its largest mining site sitting on 22,000 hectares at Gatumba sector in Ngororero district of Western Province. Four companies have taken over a large portion…
