Rwanda signs lithium deal with Rio Tinto

Kigali (AFP) Jan 29, 2024

Rwanda has signed an agreement with Australian mining giant Rio Tinto for the exploration and mining of lithium in the East African nation, the two parties said Monday. Lithium is a key component in the manufacture of batteries used in electric cars, as well as smartphones and other electronics. Yamina Karitanyi, CEO of the state-owned Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board, announced the