Rwandan Mining Regulator Unveils Three-Year Mineral Exploration Campaign

A holistic approach to responsible mineral resource management in the country.

- RWANDA MINES

Rwanda, a country with a rich endowment of mineral resources, has not fully explored its mineral reserves in depth until recently. This is set for a significant change with the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) initiating a groundbreaking three-year mineral exploration campaign. This initiative aims to establish a detailed estimation of the country's mineral resources, elevating them to the level of inferred resources suitable for pitching to potential investors.

Rwanda's journey in understanding its mineral wealth began in the post-independence era, around 1962, and continued up to 2020. During this period, extensive geological surveys were conducted, providing a foundational understanding of the country's mineral landscape. These surveys revealed a wealth of diverse minerals present in Rwanda, including the 3Ts (tin, tungsten, and tantalum), gold, lithium, beryl, rare earth minerals, and various gemstones.