M23 rebels disrupt tin supply routes in key region of North Kivu

Apr 4, 2024

Members of the M23 non-state armed group have continued to expand their territory in North Kivu, Democratic Republic of the Congo, an important region for global supply of the 3Ts – tin, tantalum, and tungsten. Since mid-2022, the M23 rebels have controlled areas...

Rwanda lockdown forces tin producers to slow production

Jul 6, 2021

Due to rising COVID infections in the country, the Rwandan government has announced new measures to slow the spread. Cases had previously peaked in early 2021, reaching 574 new cases on 26 January. However, cases have surged in the last month; in the last week, daily...

Rwandan smelter gets exploration green light

Jun 27, 2019

LuNa Smelter in Rwanda has been awarded eight minerals exploration licenses, part of a $14.4 million investment into the country, as it looks to increase its feedstocks and production. Although much of the mining activity in the country is undertaken by artisanal or...