The Rwandan Embassy in the U.S. termed the delivery as a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade ties.
The shipment, managed by Trinity Metals, also underscores Rwanda's growing role as a trusted supplier of critical minerals.
"This direct Rwanda-US shipment of tungsten marks an important step in strengthening our bilateral trade ties & highlights Rwanda's position as a trusted supplier of critical minerals," the embassy stated on Tuesday evening.
The delivery follows a recent commercial agreement Trinity Metals secured with GTP, part of the Plansee Group, and its offtake partner Traxys.
The partnership aims to establish a reliable supply of high-grade tungsten from the Great Lakes region of Africa to the U.S., supporting industries such as aerospace, defence, electronics, and electric vehicle manufacturing.
Trinity Metals, established in 2022 through the merger of the Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine, Rutongo Tin Mine, and Musha Tin and Tantalum Mine, is Rwanda's largest producer of these three critical minerals.
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Source : https://en.igihe.com/news/article/direct-rwandan-tungsten-arrives-in-u-s-in-historic-first
