Small Scale Handbook, Support to improving performance of ASM Rwanda

Mining sub-sector is one of five sub-sectors that constitute the Environment and Natural Resources Sector. This sub-sector has a mission to build a strong geology and mines sector in order to increase national revenue through proper management of mineral resources and with the capacity to monitor natural hazards¿. Mining sub-sector is one of the key priority areas that could trigger economic growth of the country if sufficient investment in the sub-sector was made and the challenges that hinder the development of the sub-sector removed. Mining is identified in Vision 2020 as one of the sectors that should be developed to expand the economic base and especially exports. It was recognized that there was need to know the mineral potential to strengthen investment and identify other minerals beyond the traditional ones especially tin.