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Kigali plugs mining resources with Tony Blair institute to bump up revenue

Despite boasting large reserves of the 3Ts (tin, tantalum and tungsten), for which global demand is as strong as ever, Rwanda's mining industry is less explored and less developed than that of some its neighbours. To give the sector a [...] (545 words)

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Kigali turns a corner on environmental issues

President Paul Kagame's teams want to show that they are following the best international standards in Rwanda's mining sector. After revising its mineral export rules in an attempt to ensure traceability, they are now focusing on the environment.

A miner holding coltan in a mine in Rukunda, Masisi territory, North Kivu province, DRC. © Goran Tomasevic/Reuters

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Paul Kagame chooses former minister of the Seychelles, Jean-Paul Adam, to help with mining

As the first person appointed as president of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board since its creation, the former minister turned UN executive will help authorities in Kigali to polish the country's image as hub of responsible mining production.

Former Seychellois Minister of Foreign Affairs Jean-Paul Adam.

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Gemstone traceability: Kigali plays golden boy, thumbs its nose at Kampala

Rwanda has revised its procedures to ensure no conflict minerals come out of the country. It could boost its reputation as a "model" African economy while showing up neighbouring Uganda, with which relations remain strained.

A bag of tantalum from the Gatumba mine in Rwanda sealed in after being tagged and entered into the blockchain traceability system.

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Despite Covid-19, Kigali continues to court mining investors with help of Tony Blair Institute

Its trips abroad cancelled on account of the pandemic, the Rwandan government has, with the help of consultants from the foundation of the former British prime minister, set up an online system for advertising mining opportunities in the country and requesting permits.

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The back-story to Kigali coltan refinery developer Metalysis

Saved from bankruptcy from its acquisition by Power Resources Group, Metalysis is now busy developing a unit to transform coltan into tantalum in Rwanda.

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Kigali weighs up practicality of coltan refineries

The Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) in Kigali

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Tony Blair institute guides Accra towards mining reform

The Tony Blair Institute for Global Change has been busy

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Kigali gives lowdown on permit processing

The July application decrees for the 2018 bill that reformed

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Jean de Dieu Mutunzi leaves tin smelter behind for gold refinery

The new gold refinery in Kigali, Aldango, is headed by a former executive at Phoenix Metal, which never managed to get its tin smelter up and running.

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Kigali gains greater oversight of its mining potential

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Tony Blair coaches Faure Gnassingbe

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Mining consultant and investor Medea blazing new trails

The natural resources investment firm, Medea Capital Partners recently took on daring projects and advised states with emerging mining sectors.

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Helsinki helps Kigali with mining permit awards

Francis Gatare, the chief executive of Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and

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More hurdles for much-anticipated Kigali-Dar train line

Several glitches still need to be resolved before the Rwanda-Tanzania mineral evacuation train line can get on track.

The railway line between Kigali and Isaka is reportedly running behind schedule.

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Kigali works with blockchain to improve mineral supply chains

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Kagame, Macron's go-to man

The French president hopes to involve his Rwandan counterpart in overseeing a number of dossiers. Analysis.

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Blockchain technology at the service of tungsten certification

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Ouattara surrounds himself with lobbyists

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Smelter operations held back by traceability audits

Viewing them as a new source of revenue for Rwanda, president Paul Kagame’s government is striving to build local smelters.

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Raj Singh
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