Kigali, Rwanda – June 17, 2026 – Trinity Metals, the Rwanda-based mining company focused on the responsible production of conflict-free and child labour-free tungsten, tin, and tantalum, is pleased to announce that exports from Trinity Metals’ Nyakabingo Tungsten mine now account for up to 20% of primary tungsten concentrate consumption in the US.
Since the commercial agreement that Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) signed with Trinity’s offtake partner, New York headquartered Traxys, in August 2025, more than 320 tonnes of high-grade tungsten concentrate from the Nyakabingo tungsten mine in Rwanda have been shipped to GTP’s facilities in Towanda, Pennsylvania, for processing into high-quality tungsten powders for America’s defense and industrial sectors. With a doubling of supply to GTP from last month, Trinity Metals’ production now accounts for up to 20% of America’s average monthly primary tungsten concentrate consumption.
Trinity Metals is pleased to affirm its position as a cornerstone supplier of fully traceable and certified conflict-free and child labour-free tungsten concentrate for the US and allies, and a partner of scale to its customers, especially as it looks to triple its production over the coming years.
Shawn McCormick, Chairman of Trinity Metals, said: “Demand for tungsten in the US is growing fast, both for defence and industrial applications. With that growth, import requirements for primary tungsten concentrate are increasing, while US domestic production remains at zero. China, which controls over 80% of the supply of tungsten units worldwide, has restricted exports of tungsten for dual-use purposes, making Trinity Metals’ supply from Rwanda increasingly important for American national security and that of its allies.”
“As Rwanda’s largest mineral producer and exporter, Trinity Metals is proud to support Rwanda’s role in helping to meet America’s strategic requirements, and given the ever-growing importance of critical minerals, we see a clear opportunity for the creation of a US-Rwanda Strategic Partnership Agreement on Critical Minerals as exists with other countries on the continent.”
Traxys Head of Tin and Specialty Metals, Ioannis Kallinikos, said: “Traxys is proud to be the catalyst in enabling the international reach of Africa’s most significant tungsten producer, Trinity Metals’ Nyakabingo Mine. The product is distributed to established blue-chip consumers in the American and European markets.”
About Trinity Metals
Trinity Metals is a leading Rwandan mining company focused on the responsible production of essential technology metals. The Company was formed in 2022 by the merger of three historic mines, Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine, Rutongo Tin Mine, and Musha Tin and Tantalum Mine, making it the largest producer of conflict-free critical minerals in Rwanda, employing a workforce of over 6,500. Trinity Metals has also discovered a highly prospective Lithium deposit called Ntunga on its Musha concession.
Trinity Metals was the first operating mine in Africa to secure financial support from the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) when it received $US 3.865 million in Technical Assistance funding in June 2024.
Trinity’s major shareholder, Techmet Ltd. Is part owned by the US Government through the DFC.
The Trinity Metals Nyakabingo Tungsten mine concession of 1,600 hectares is estimated to contain over 30,000 tonnes of recoverable Tungsten with potential to grow the resource substantially at depth, where a deep drilling program is currently underway. Current production exceeds 100 tonnes of wolframite per month, containing 65-70% Tungsten trioxide (WO3), under a 25-year license that commenced in 2015.
Media contact
Elfie Kent, Camarco (PR Adviser)
Tel: +44 (0)20 3757 4980
Lydia Uwera, Group Communications & Brand Specialist, Trinity Metals
Tel: +250 780592201