GAMICO - Mining Company

Today, @ClaudetteIrere, Hon. Minister of State for Education, officiated the closing of the @RwandaPolytec Skills Challenge 2026 – #Hackathon, bringing to a close over two weeks of innovation, collaboration and industry-driven problem-solving.
Speaking during the ceremony, Hon. Irere described the initiative as a clear reflection of Rwanda’s ambition to build a knowledge-based economy powered by skills, innovation, and stronger links between education and industry.
“Today, @RwandaPolytec is demonstrating that #TVET is not merely producing graduates, but actively engineering solutions to operational challenges within industry,” she noted.
She urged private sector partners to view students not simply as trainees, but as future technical architects capable of driving industrial growth, adding that their creativity, technical competence, and resilience are key to unlocking the potential of Rwanda’s industries.
Hon. Irere also emphasized the importance of ensuring that the innovations developed through the Hackathon are scalable and ready for industrial adoption or incubation.
Commending the students, she noted that their performance throughout the challenge demonstrated the professionalism, technical ability, and determination needed to help drive Rwanda’s transformation forward.
She also expressed appreciation to the leadership of @RwandaPolytec, industry partners, mentors, and development partners whose collaboration made the initiative possible, calling for continued partnerships that transform academic excellence into national prosperity and industrial pride.
The Hackathon brought together 48 graduating students who worked in 18 teams to address six real industry challenges provided by @AlwaysInyange, @airtelrw, @reg_rwanda, @delorenzoglobal, @GAMICO_LTD, and @remco_rw.
The Hackathon concluded with the recognition of winning teams across the different clusters.

On Day 4 of #RwandaMiningWeek, delegates held an interactive session to exchange practical experiences and best practices advancing Rwanda’s “Model Mine” vision. The discussion focused on safety, productivity, modernization, and ESG compliance.

This evening, RDB CEO @afrika_jean officiated the closing of the 8th Edition of Rwanda Mining Week together with the @RwandaMinesB and sector stakeholders, marking the end of a week of dialogue, technical exchange and renewed collaboration across the mining ecosystem.

In his remarks, he thanked partners and industry players for their engagement and highlighted the collective effort needed to advance Rwanda’s mining sector.

“This year's mining week has been more than a reflection of progress. It has been a bold step towards shaping the next chapter of Rwanda's mining industry through insightful panel discussions, technical exhibitions, field visits and productive business-to-business engagement. We have strengthened our collective commitment to building a modern, transparent and competitive mining sector.”

He reiterated Rwanda’s commitment to driving sector reforms, strengthening the operating environment and attracting investment to build a sustainable mining industry.

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Delegates also toured GAMICO’s Bashyamba tin mine, which features an on-site modern processing plant, ESG-aligned operations, and advanced mining technologies.

Today, RDB CEO @afrika_jean and @RwandaMinesB CEO Alice Uwase paid a courtesy visit to @GAMICO_LTD and @LuNa_Smelter.
Both facilities stand out for their professionalism and modern practices, which reflect Rwanda’s broader effort to upgrade and formalize its mining and extraction industry.
The focus of the visit was on supporting increased cassiterite production and enhancing Rwanda’s tin smelting capacity.
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Kuri #Nyabarongo mu gice guherereye mu murenge wa @SectorKigali hubatswe urwibutso rwa Genocide yakorewe abatutsi muri Mata 1994 rwubatswe ku bufatanye na @GAMICO_LTD