Rwanda and U.S. Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply with Tungsten Deal
Rwanda’s Trinity Metals and Global Tungsten Seal Historic Deal to Boost Critical Minerals Supply to the U.S.
A significant milestone has been reached in the global critical minerals supply chain with the signing of a new mining agreement between Trinity Metals, a leading mining company operating in Rwanda, and Global Tungsten, headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA.
Under this deal, tungsten will be exported directly from Rwanda to the United States, reinforcing both countries’ roles in securing essential resources for advanced industries.
The agreement has been warmly welcomed by U.S. officials. Eric Kneedler, the U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda, hailed the partnership as a concrete example of the economic opportunities created through respectful and mutually beneficial cooperation.
“Proud to support the agreement between Trinity Metals in Rwanda and Global Tungsten in my home state of Pennsylvania.
By leveraging American expertise in critical minerals, we are advancing agreements that boost prosperity in both the United States and Rwanda,” Ambassador Kneedler wrote on his X account.
Echoing this sentiment, Massad Boulos, White House Advisor for Africa, praised the deal for its role in promoting sustainable development in Rwanda.
He also highlighted the importance of regional stability in maximizing U.S. investments.
“Congratulations to Trinity Metals and Global Tungsten on their groundbreaking trade agreement to bring tungsten mined in Rwanda directly to the United States.
Successful implementation of the peace agreement will pave the way for increased U.S. investment in the mining sector, fostering mutual growth and shared prosperity for the Great Lakes region and the United States,” Boulos shared on X.
This agreement comes at a pivotal moment, as Washington continues to mediate peace efforts between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda in the volatile Great Lakes region.
According to the Africa Peace Agreements Barometer, implementation of the Washington-brokered peace deal, signed two months ago, currently stands at just 19.1%.
Initially, the DRC had sought to establish a bilateral mining cooperation deal with the Biden administration.
However, the previous Trump administration had opted for a more inclusive approach involving Rwanda. As a result, on August 1, 2025, representatives from both Rwanda and the DRC signed the Regional Economic Integration Framework (REIF) in Washington.
This framework aims to ensure transparency in the critical minerals supply chain while fostering sustainable economic growth across the Great Lakes region.
