Welcome to GMDC
a woman-owned company that has been producing tungsten for over 27 years.
About GMDC
GMDC is a responsible producer of tin, tungsten, and tantalum. We employ eco-conscious and ethical practices in every area of our business operations.
Leadership
Managing Director – GMDC Ltd
Vestine Kamugwera is a pioneering leader in Rwanda's mining sector and a respected voice advocating for modernization, inclusion, and sustainability. She entered the mining industry in 1996 at the age of 21 and has over 20 years of …
Championing women's participation in mining, with a goal of achieving at least 30% female representation within GMDC.
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About Us
GMDC is a responsible producer of tin, tungsten, and tantalum. We employ eco-conscious and ethical practices in every area of our business operations.
Core mining operations focused on responsible extraction, production quality, safety, and long-term mineral value.
A people-centered initiative linking mining activity with local employment, worker support, and stronger community development.
Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
Operations in Rwanda
Community-empowering mining activity
School supported through community impact initiatives
GMDC at a glance
Founded
1996 Started as a cooperative of ~20 miners.Industry Impact
27+ yrs Driving Rwanda's mining transformation.Monthly Output
10+ MT Tungsten (wolfram) produced.Employment
450+ Workers empowered across operations.Vision, Mission & Core Values
To be a model mining company in Rwanda and the region, recognized for ethical practices, gender inclusion, operational excellence, and sustainable mineral production.
To responsibly extract and produce high-quality tungsten while empowering workers, supporting communities, promoting women in mining, and contributing to Rwanda's long-term economic development.
Community Education
Greater Heaven Academy reflects GMDC's commitment to community empowerment through education, opportunity, and long-term social impact.
By supporting a learning environment for children and families, we invest beyond mining and help strengthen the future of the communities connected to our work.
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Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
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Careers
Responsible minerals. Reliable growth. Join the teams shaping responsible mining operations, education support, and long-term community impact in Rwanda.
Operations & Community
GMDC's mining operations and community initiatives are rooted in Rwanda, with education support and local impact connected closely to our core sites.
mining
Community-empowering mining activity
school
School supported through community impact initiatives