Mining by country

Mining in Rwanda

What Rwanda mines: tantalum (16% of world output, #2), tin (1.6% of world output, #11), tungsten (1.5% of world output, #7). Below: 3 projects held by listed companies.

Mineral rents0%of GDP, 2021. Higher than 0% of countries.
Ores and metals21%of merchandise exports, 2022.
Biggest world roleTantalum16% of world mine output, #2, 2025.
World top-3 producer of1mineral we track.
On our globe33 projects held by listed companies.
Governance, World Bank WGI 2025
  • Rule of law+0.10above 55% of countries
  • Political stability+0.12above 49% of countries
  • Regulatory quality+0.26above 63% of countries
  • Control of corruption+0.64above 73% of countries
Estimates from −2.5 to +2.5; the bar sits at the country's score.

Share of world mine production

MineralWorld shareWorld rankYear
Tantalum16%22025
Tin1.6%112025
Tungsten1.5%72025

Projects held by listed companies

ProjectCompanyMineralsStage
Eastinco Ltd mineral trading and concentrate upgrading facility (Kigali; moved to Gahanga, Kigali in Q3 2026)AterianNiobium, Tantalum, Tin, TungstenProducing
HCK Lithium-Tantalum Project (Kinunga Mining Ltd), southern RwandaAterianLithium, Niobium, Tantalum, TinExploration
Musasa Lithium-Tantalum Project (Musasa Mining Ltd; former Musasa/Kuaka mine and wash plant)AterianLithium, Niobium, Tantalum, TinExploration

By mineral

Lithium minesNiobium minesTantalum minesTin minesTungsten mines

World shares: USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries, latest year per mineral. Mineral rents, exports and governance: World Bank WDI and WGI. Trade: CEPII BACI. Projects: listed companies' announcements.