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Press Release: TinLink at Mining Indaba: Driving Sustainable ASM Development & Responsible Finance

We’re excited to share that the TinLink Project was featured by the EPRM Team during Mining Indaba in Cape Town, highlighting its role in strengthening responsible tin supply chains.

Key discussions at the conference focused on access to finance for ASM communities, sustainable development pathways, and data ownership, reinforcing the importance of inclusive and transparent mineral value chains. These critical topics were explored during panels on “Developing Future Generations – Upskilling the Youth” and “Africa Industrialisation”, emphasizing the need for long-term solutions that empower local mining communities.

A big thank you to EPRM and our partners for promoting TinLink and supporting sustainable mining initiatives!

On February 6, a ceremony was held at the Marriott Hotel in Kigali to award diplomas to students from the University of Rwanda. The event was honored by the presence of distinguished guests from:

  • RMB (Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board)
  • Delegation of the European Union to Rwanda
  • Embassy of the Republic of Poland in Rwanda 
  • University of Rwanda 
  • RMA (Rwanda Mining Association) 
  • Upstream industry players
  • LuNa Smelter Management Board and Managing Director The official ceremony in Uganda is set to take place at the end of February – stay tuned for further details!

Once again, thank you to the EPRM initiative, our esteemed lecturers, panelists, and industry leaders who generously shared their time and expertise to make this training a success. This is just the beginning—let’s continue working together to drive responsible sourcing and industry excellence!