The Rwanda Mines, Oil and Gas Committee (RMB) has released a pitchbook of mining investments highlighting opportunities for Rwanda’s mining investments.
It has 10 mining blocks that allow you to invest in immediately, each with geological data tailored to responsible investments.
According to the yuan, 10 blocks are designated for “immediate mineral extraction.”
“These blocks are for mineral extraction rather than exploration. There is nothing like this at this time. We identify blocks that may be mined and we will make information public whenever there is market demand.”
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Below are 10 blocks of 13,454 hectares outlined for potential investors.
1. Binyeri Block-50 ha
Located 6 km east of the Cayenzi region of Rukomasector in the Kamoni district of the southern province, this area contains rock formations and rocks of highly concentrated rare metals.
Pegmatite fields, which are often rich in valuable minerals (especially rare metals), have been expanded from Lulicaenzi and have been confirmed to host cassiterite and columbite tantalite.
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Surrounded by previous sites and active licenses of cassiteite, columbite tantalite, lithium and beryllium minerals.
2. Julblock – 1,354 ha
Located in the jurisdiction department of the Buguera district, this area contains 3T minerals (tungsten, tantalum and tin) found primarily in epithelial deposits, with tin being the most common.
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Geophysical studies estimate approximately 52,998 tons of tin (casiterite) in the area.
3. Mamfu -rwasama block-1,300 ha
Previously part of Bugarla Kurti’s concessions in the Gatubo district, the area has a presence of casitelite, ulflamite, muscovite, cericitite, tourmarine, zircon and quartz.
4. Musenyi Block – 1,000 ha
According to Beak Consultants, the area is widely distributed with tin-rich rocks.
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However, production remains low, producing only 80 tons of columbite tantalite and cassiterite concentrates.
5. Remera Block – 4,025 ha
The site is part of the former Bugarla-Kurti Mine Zone and hosts castitelite-rich pegmatites and quartz veins beneath 10 metres of soil.
These veins can reach 30-40 meters thick, extend up to 200 meters, and contain up to 10 kg of cassiterite per cubic meter.
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By 1985 it produced approximately 4,488 tons, mainly from surface sediments. In 2018, the yuan also identified high-quality iron ores, particularly in the gikumbi, Nyagatare and Gatsbo districts of crab gatoda and kiyombe.
6. RubihaBlock -450 ha
Once part of Luna Mining’s concessions, the area is between Lugarama, Luwimbogo and Gitokisector.
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It is rich in tin, and the minerals are found in the quartz veins, extending in multiple directions over an area of approximately 1,350 x 500 meters.
Rock analysis shows cassiterites formed from late gas-rich liquids after magma solidification. Cassiterite here is very pure, with an oxidized oxide content of 90.5% to 99.08%.
It can be resistant to both casitelite and columbite tantalite.
7. Rubona -Gatunda Block-925 ha
This block was part of the mining area of the former Luna Smelter. It is located between Kiramurji and Lukara Sector in Kiramurji and Kayonza districts.
The area has strong tin potential and includes promising Brula concessions in cassiterite and columbite tantalite deposits.
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The surveys carried out include geological mapping, geophysical analysis, and rosological studies. Casiterite is associated with late stages of gas-rich and water-rich liquids.
This block contains historical records of tin mining.
8. Lugarama Block – 2,175 ha
Located between Rwamagana and the northeast granite formation, this area includes metasynthetic rocks of Nyabugogo, Bulimbi, Nduba and Rukomo within the structurally complex Byumba Synclinorium.
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Granite and pegmatite invasion is common, especially in Kurti, surrounded by schist and thick conglomerates. The area is home to minerals such as Rosefeldspur, Biotite, Muscovite and large pegmatite.
In Bugarura-Mamfu, there is tin-rich surface deposits beneath the Laterite 50-60m, where there are two main quartz venous systems. Kuluti’s Biotite Zone is not non-calcified, but schist from Tulmarin Seric may retain tapiolite and columbite tantalite.
9. Rweru Block-875 ha
This block holds strong potential for tin, niobium tantalum, tungsten, rare earths, and other strategic minerals. The major rock formations in the area support rare metal layers, particularly in pegmatite fields near the granites of Buguera and Muguera.
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Sampling revealed high levels of niobium, tantalum, tin, tungsten, gold, lithium, lead, and arsenic. Of the 21 hardrocks and 91 soil samples, many observed an increase in concentration.
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The estimated reserves include 777 tons of cassiterite and cortan.
The Bugela Nkanga region near the Burundi border is home to seven mineralized quartz veins rich in casite, columbotatantite and ulflamite.
10.Rweru -kimvubu block-1,300 ha
This area contains niobium, tin and tungsten, and geological conditions encourage rare metal layers.
Increased levels of thorium in the southwestern suggest the presence of rare earth elements.
The Pegmatite field linked to Mugesera and Bugesera granite contains tin and niobium tantalum.
Analysis of 147 river sediments and 92 gradient samples confirms significant mineral concentrations.
Jean Malic Kalima of Wolfram and Mineral Investor welcomed Rwanda’s new guide to mining investments, saying it simplifies the business by allowing it to be extracted instantly without long-term exploration.
“This is a commendable step to supporting investors,” he said.
André Musabyimana of Duhuzimbaraga Nyamashek, a cooperative that extracts coltan and cassiterite, emphasized the need for transparency in concession bidding after the mapping of mining blocks.
“We aim to expand our operations, and this guide will help you access mineral-rich blocks, but allocation transparency must be improved,” he pointed out. He also emphasized that exploration requires considerable time and capital, making guides a timely tool.
Site visits to the listed blocks are scheduled for May 27th-29th.
