Rwanda mining sector to diversify as global prices of tin, coltan fall
Miners at work in Rwanda. The fall in global prices of tin, cobalt and wolfram has led to a major drop in the earnings of Rwanda’s miners. PHOTO | FILE
The drop in global prices for Rwanda’s principal minerals — tin, coltan and wolfram — has left some 37,800 miners facing joblessness as companies suspend operations.
The government is now looking into exploring for other minerals, such as gold and gemstones, as well as ensuring that minerals are smelted and processed before exportation in order to add value to the product.
