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Vision
To be a model mining company in Rwanda and the region, recognized for ethical practices, gender inclusion, operational excellence, and sustainable mineral production.
Leadership
Leadership
Vestine Kamugwera
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 hands-on experience across all levels of mining operations. Under her leadership, GMDC has grown from a small cooperative into a large-scale employer and exporter, while maintaining strong ethical and social values.
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Championing women's participation in mining, with a goal of achieving at least 30% female representation within GMDC.
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Advocating for improved access to bank financing for mining companies to enable equipment upgrades and operational efficiency.
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Promoting worker welfare, safety, and dignified working conditions.
Her work and leadership have been featured by regional and international platforms including Forbes Africa, Pact, and Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board.
Vision, Mission & Core Values
Guided by purpose and principles
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Mission
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.
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Core Values
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Integrity and transparency
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Safety and human dignity
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Sustainability and environmental responsibility
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Inclusion and gender equality
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Continuous improvement and professionalism
GMDC at a glance
Built on experience, output, and long-term impact.
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.
Latest Works
Our Projects
Major mining assets, field teams, and community-empowering initiatives that show how GMDC connects production, people, and long-term impact.
Mining
Core mining operations focused on responsible extraction, production quality, safety, and long-term mineral value.
Community Empowerment
A people-centered initiative linking mining activity with local employment, worker support, and stronger community development.
Community Education
Education support is part of how GMDC turns community partnership into real and lasting opportunity.
Community Education
Greater Heaven Academy
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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