JURISDICTION DOSSIER · 5 MINERALS
Rwanda - Critical Mineral Production & Reserves
Statistical profile of Rwanda's critical mineral output across 5 quantified mineral chapters in the U.S. Geological Survey Mineral Commodity Summaries (2020-2026). Rwanda holds 0 #1 global production ranks and 1 top-three global production ranks.
I. Covered Minerals 5 Quantified USGS chapters
II. #1 Global Ranks 0 2025 world output leader
III. Top-3 Global Ranks 1 Among top 3 world producers
IV. Highest World Share 16.0% Tantalum (Mine production)
TABLE 1 · MULTI-YEAR EXTRACTION & REFINING LEDGER
Rwanda Critical Mineral Production & World Shares (2020-2025)
| Mineral & Stage | Unit | 2020 | 2022 | 2024 | 2025e | Share | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tantalum Mine production | metric tons | 254 | 347 | 374 | 400 | 16.0% | #2 |
| Tin Mine production | metric tons | 1,800 | 3,300 | 4,100 | 4,600 | 1.6% | #11 |
| Tungsten Mine production | metric tons | 860 | 1,400 | 1,300 | 1,300 | 1.5% | #7 |
| Beryllium Mine production | metric tons | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0.2% | #6 |
| Niobium Mine production | metric tons | - | 199 | 210 | 200 | 0.2% | #5 |
JURISDICTION Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions - Rwanda
Which critical minerals does Rwanda lead in global production?
Among the 2026 USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries country tables, Rwanda ranks in the global top three for 1 production measures (#1 in 0), including Tantalum (mine production, rank #2, 16.0% of world total).