TRINITY METALS

SAFETY INDUCTION
RUTONGO
Rwanda s’ Tin Producer
Overview
It is important for us to ensure that all visitors are properly informed
about Health, Safety, Environmental and Community Standards on the
Rutongo mining concession and it is our joint responsibility to prevent
safety incidents during the site tour.
All visitors must attend a site induction and sign an attendance register
to confirm their attendance and agreement to abide by the company
safety policies and procedures.
The Story
The history
 Tin exploitation at Rutongo began in 1931, and from the 1940s, the mines consistently
exported 800 tonnes a year of cassiterite.
 By the 1950s, SOMUKI, a Belgian mining company, had developed the mine into the largest
tin concentrate producer in Rwanda.
 In 1973, the fusion of former colonial mining sites gave rise to SOMIRWA (Société Des
Mines Du Rwanda), a joint venture between the Government of Rwanda and GEOMINES.
This Belgium-based mining company operated on site until its liquidation in 1986. At this
time, the mines were nationalised and operated under REDEMI (Régie d’Exploitation et de
Développement des Mines).
 The mines closed in 1994 when the genocide against the Tutsi occured. In 1995 they reopened
under REDEMI as a miners’ co-operative and operated as such until 2008,when the
government re-privatized them .
The Story
Current operations
• Rutongo Mines sit 26km north of Kigali,
• Comprising six underground tin mines – Gisanze, Masoro, Nyamyumba,
Gasambya, Karambo and Mahaza. Together, they contain one of the biggest
cassiterite deposits in Africa.
• The Rutongo mines operate under a 25-year license that began in 2015. They are
estimated to contain approximately 54,000 tonnes of recoverable tin
• Currently produce between 20 to 30 tonnes per month, projected to increase to
50 tonnes per month in the next five years
• Approximately 2020 staff
The Story
The future
SITE LAYOUT
Karambo Mine

Gisanze Mine

Mahaza Mine
Gasambya North Mine

Nyamyumba Mine

Masoro Mine
RUTONGO MINE OVERVIEW
 HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Rutongo Mine Ltd is committed to the health, safety of the wellbeing of
our employees and the surrounding communities

• As a mining company, Rutongo Mine ltd aims to conduct all its

activities in a sustainable manner in recognition of the environmental
and socio-economic impact of its activities.

• Rutongo Mine Ltd Mine believes that all injuries, occupational illness,
and diseases are preventable and that the care for our people is the
priority of doing business.
 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our Policy

• We collectively recognize and accept the

responsibility of providing and maintaining a
healthy and safe working environment, conditions,
equipment and work systems for all our
employees, contractors and visitors.
• Our approach to health and safety is based on
identifying hazards and controlling risks while
striving to create a positive safety culture.
 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Our Commitment

• Complying will all relevant laws, regulations and standards

• Identifying all hazards and assessing the associated risks, while taking
appropriate action to manage these risks.
• Investigating and acting on all health and safety incidents.
• Adopting a culture of caring and an awareness of each other’s safety and
health
• Engaging all employees and key stakeholders to implement an effective and
sustainable health and safety management system
• Prioritising education and training to establish a competent workforce.
• Taking personal and collective responsibility for all our health and safety
performance
• Ensuring continuous improvement in the management of our health and
safety performance by setting clear objectives and measurable targets.
 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Site Rules

 Obey all signs, Warning lines, Flagman, Verbal instructions.

 Refrain from any unsafe activities.

 Use all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to

protect you from hazards.
 Road traffic safety: Speed limit (20km/h) and driving safety
precautions must be respected. Be Aware of heavy moving
machines/Vehicles and Humps within our concession.

 Remain with your Host at all times. Your host is responsible

for ensuring your safety while at Rutongo Mine Ltd
 HEALTH AND SAFETY
Site Rules

• If you witness a dangerous situation or a dangerous act,

immediately alert your host or the site supervisor.

• In case of fire, alert others in the immediate area, fight the

fire if you have been trained to do so or leave immediately
via nearest fire exit.

• In the event of any medical emergency, immediately advise

your host or contact the following numbers for First Aid
Treatment:
HEALTH AND SAFETY
COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT
UMUGANDA
 COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT
Forest Rehabilitation

We planted 20,000 trees in 2022

COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT

We provided 1428 Iron sheets to more than 50 families in 2022

Thank you for your visit
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