Rwanda's Mining Industry Sees Success in the Tunnel

Kigali — Rwanda's mining industry, rarely talked about, has emerged as a top contender for the country's foreign exchange earners beating forecasts for last year among the traditional exports.

The industry accounted for some $60m in 2007 leading the traditional export earners. The newly established Rwanda Geological Authority (RGA) estimates that mining in Rwanda could earn revenue worth $108m by 2011 from mineral exports.

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