The opening of the Power Resources International refinery means that Rwanda will have three different types of mineral processing units in the country comprising coltan, tin and gold. The Polish-owned company LuNa Smelter currently operates a tin smelter in Kigali (AI, 24/05/21) and the gold refinery Aldango Refinery is also based in the country.
Should Rwanda open a coltan refinery in Kigali?
The opening of a coltan refinery in Kigali is a key issue for Rwandan President Paul Kagame, who intends to make Rwanda a Great Lakes hub for mineral transformation before export outside the African continent. This would be a source of significant income for the country, given that processed minerals sell for a much higher price than raw minerals.
What’s going on with power resources’ first coltan refinery in Kigali?
Power Resources’ first coltan refinery in Kigali has entered its final construction phase. The plant will turn Rwanda into a key global supplier of this strategic mineral used in the telephone and electronics industries.
How will the Power Resources International refinery benefit Rwanda?
This would be a source of significant income for the country, given that processed minerals sell for a much higher price than raw minerals. The opening of the Power Resources International refinery means that Rwanda will have three different types of mineral processing units in the country comprising coltan, tin and gold.