The minerals are mined from the Nyakabingo pits in Rulindo District, Northern part of Rwanda and were shipped to the United States under a trade agreement signed on August 28, 2025, between Trinity Metals and Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP). GTP processes the ores into hard metals used in a variety of industrial applications.

The arrival ceremony was attended by U.S. Ambassador to Rwanda Eric Kneedler, The Deputy Head of the Rwandan Embassy in the United States, Arthur Asiimwe, and GTB leaders.

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Shawn McCormick, Chairman of Trinity Metals, said: “It is a source of pride to see Rwandan products in one of the world’s largest tungsten processing facilities."

He added : "About 7,000 Trinity Metals employees, together with the Rwandan government, will benefit from this market access and the strengthening of cooperation between our countries.”

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Trinity Metals was established in 2022 following the merger of three Rwandan mining operations: Nyakabingo Tungsten Mine, Rutongo Tin Mine, and Musha Tin and Tantalum Mine.

According to the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR), mineral production in Rwanda rose by 4.3% in January 2025 compared to the same month in 2024.  Rwanda aims to double its mineral output from $1.1 billion to $2.2 billion by 2029, a target supported by its mining companies.