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 instructions…
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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…
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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…
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Prosecution Seeks Remand for Mining Worker over Rwf1Bn Theft
by Daniel Sabiiti 11:08 amFormer 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…
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Business & Tech
Government Approves Nearly 50 Mining, Exploration Licenses
by KT Press Staff Writer 5:18 pmRwanda 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…
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National
Cabinet Approves Bonus for Communities Near Mining Sites
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 2:54 amRwandans 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.…
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Business & Tech
Rwanda Auctions Biggest Mining Site, Wants More Investors
by Jean de la Croix Tabaro 7:21 pmRwanda 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 of…
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