{"id":2000123803,"date":"2026-08-27T17:26:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:26:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/?p=2000123803"},"modified":"2026-08-27T17:26:23","modified_gmt":"2026-08-27T15:26:23","slug":"japanese-mining-delegation-explores-investment-opportunities-in-rwanda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/japanese-mining-delegation-explores-investment-opportunities-in-rwanda\/","title":{"rendered":"Japanese mining delegation explores investment opportunities in Rwanda"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Hosted by the Embassy of Japan in Rwanda, the mission focused on investment opportunities, mineral processing and value addition, as well as responsible and traceable mineral supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the visit, the delegation met with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) Chief Executive Officer Jean-Guy Afrika and Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) Chief Geo-Hazard Officer Barbara Akaliza.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The discussions provided an opportunity to examine Rwanda\u2019s mining sector and potential areas for Japanese investment, particularly in mineral processing and value addition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegation also held discussions with Minister of Trade and Industry Antoine Kajangwe and Virgile Rwanyagatare, Director General for Asia and the Pacific at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meetings focused on strengthening economic relations between Japan and Rwanda and promoting cooperation in the mineral sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Welcoming the delegation, Akaliza said Rwanda was pleased to engage with Japanese partners on opportunities in the mining industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She highlighted Rwanda\u2019s investment environment, opportunities in mineral processing and value addition, and its commitment to responsible and traceable mineral supply chains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWe look forward to strengthening cooperation with Japanese partners in support of sustainable mineral development and shared economic growth,\u201d she noted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The delegation also visited several mining companies, mining sites and facilities, gaining first-hand insights into mining operations, mineral processing and the opportunities and challenges facing Rwanda\u2019s mining industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Embassy of Japan said the discussions and site visits allowed the delegation to explore potential areas for future investment and cooperation between Japanese and Rwandan stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The embassy added it will continue supporting dialogue and cooperation between Japan and Rwanda in the mineral sector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Japanese mining delegation held discussions with Rwandan officials on mineral processing, value addition and responsible mineral supply chains.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese and Rwandan stakeholders explored potential areas for future investment and cooperation during the delegation\u2019s three-day visit to Rwanda.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The delegation visited mining companies and sites in Rwanda to gain first-hand insights into mining operations, mineral processing and the industry\u2019s opportunities and challenges.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese companies and organisations specialising in mining visited Rwanda to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in the mineral sector.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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A delegation of Japanese companies and organisations specialising in the mining sector visited Rwanda from August 18 to 20, 2026, to explore opportunities for cooperation in the mineral sector and strengthen economic ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":2000123814,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[151,69],"byline":[170],"hashtag":[],"class_list":["post-2000123803","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-news-40","tag-editors-choice","tag-homehighlights","byline-igihe"],"bylines":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"contributors":[{"id":170,"name":"IGIHE","slug":"igihe","description":"","image":{"id":0,"url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/?s=96&d=mm&f=y&r=g","alt":"Default avatar","title":"Default avatar","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","sizes":[]},"user_id":8}],"featured_image":{"id":2000123814,"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","alt":"","caption":"","mime_type":"image\/jpeg","width":1000,"height":667,"sizes":{"thumbnail":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},"medium":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},"medium_large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},"large":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","width":1000,"height":667},"full":{"url":"https:\/\/cdn.igihe.com\/en\/2026\/08\/HQO-fCXgAAkpvu.jpg","width":1000,"height":667}}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000123803","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2000123803"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000123803\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2000123840,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2000123803\/revisions\/2000123840"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2000123814"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2000123803"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2000123803"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2000123803"},{"taxonomy":"byline","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/byline?post=2000123803"},{"taxonomy":"hashtag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/new.igihe.com\/english\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/hashtag?post=2000123803"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}