Trinity Metals announced that exports from its Nyakabingo tungsten mine in Rwanda now cover up to 20% of primary tungsten concentrate consumption in the United States.
The company said more than 320 tonnes of high-grade tungsten concentrate from Nyakabingo have been shipped to Global Tungsten & Powders’ facilities in Pennsylvania since a commercial agreement was signed in 2025 between GTP and Trinity’s offtake partner, New York-based Traxys. The material is processed into tungsten powders used by America’s defense and industrial sectors.
According to Trinity, deliveries to GTP have doubled over the past month, pushing the mine’s output to roughly 20% of the average monthly primary tungsten consumption in the U.S.
Trinity says the milestone cements its role as a reliable supplier of fully traceable, certified tungsten concentrate for the U.S. and allied nations. The company added that it aims to triple production in the coming years.
Trinity was formed in 2022 through the merger of three historic mines: Nyakabingo (tungsten), Rutongo (tin), and Musha (tin and tantalum). The company also reported the discovery of a promising lithium deposit called Ntunga on its Musha concession.
Last month, Trinity said it’s planning an international listing to raise between $100 million and $200 million to accelerate expansion. The company emphasizes it is focused on producing conflict-free and child-labor-free tungsten, tin, and tantalum.
Rising demand for these metals—known as 3Ts and used in electronics, defense, and energy supply chains—is pushing buyers toward traceable sources outside China. That’s putting Rwanda’s 3T mining belt, near the Democratic Republic of Congo, in the spotlight.
“Demand for tungsten in the US is growing fast, both for defense and industrial applications,”
“With that growth, import requirements for primary tungsten concentrate are increasing, while US domestic production remains at zero.”
said Trinity Metals chairman Shawn McCormick in a statement.
McCormick noted that China controls over 80% of global tungsten supply and has restricted exports for dual-use purposes.
“That makes Trinity Metals’ supply from Rwanda increasingly important for American national security and that of its allies,”
Trinity Metals chairman Shawn McCormick said
“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. Given the ever-growing importance of critical minerals, we see a clear opportunity for a US-Rwanda Strategic Partnership Agreement on Critical Minerals, similar to what exists with other countries on the continent.”
Trinity Metals chairman Shawn McCormick added
Trinity’s major shareholder, Techmet Ltd., is partially owned by the U.S. government through the DFC.
The Nyakabingo concession spans 1,600 hectares and is estimated to contain over 30,000 tonnes of recoverable tungsten, with potential for more at depth. A deep drilling program is now underway.
Current production exceeds 100 tonnes of wolframite per month, grading 65–70% tungsten trioxide. The mine operates under a 25-year license that started in 2015.
