Trinity Metals doubles U.S. tungsten concentrate supply to 20%
2026-06-23 11:22:03 [Print]
Trinity Metals announced this week that exports from its Nyakabingo tungsten mine in Rwanda now account for up to 20% of U.S. primary tungsten concentrate consumption.
Following a commercial agreement signed in 2025 between Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) and Trinity's offtake partner, New York-based Traxys, more than 320 tonnes of high-grade tungsten concentrate from Nyakabingo have been shipped to GTP's Pennsylvania facilities. There, it is processed into high-quality tungsten powders for use in America's defense and industrial sectors, the company said.
Trinity Metals noted that it has doubled its supply to GTP as of last month, with current production representing up to 20% of average monthly U.S. primary tungsten consumption.
The company said this milestone reinforces its role as a cornerstone supplier of fully traceable and certified tungsten concentrate to the United States and its allies, and as a significant-scale partner to its customers. Trinity added that it aims to triple its production over the coming years.
The company was established in 2022 through the merger of three historic mining operations: the Nyakabingo tungsten mine, the Rutongo tin mine, and the Musha tin and tantalum mine. Trinity also reported the discovery of a highly prospective lithium deposit, named Ntunga, within its Musha concession.
Trinity's major shareholder, Techmet Ltd., is partially owned by the U.S. government through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
The Nyakabingo concession spans 1,600 hectares and is estimated to contain over 30,000 tonnes of recoverable tungsten, with significant potential to expand the resource at depth. A deep drilling program is currently underway to explore this potential.
Current production exceeds 100 tonnes of wolframite per month, with a tungsten trioxide (WO?) content of 65–70%, operating under a 25-year license that commenced in 2015.
Following a commercial agreement signed in 2025 between Global Tungsten & Powders (GTP) and Trinity's offtake partner, New York-based Traxys, more than 320 tonnes of high-grade tungsten concentrate from Nyakabingo have been shipped to GTP's Pennsylvania facilities. There, it is processed into high-quality tungsten powders for use in America's defense and industrial sectors, the company said.
Trinity Metals noted that it has doubled its supply to GTP as of last month, with current production representing up to 20% of average monthly U.S. primary tungsten consumption.
The company said this milestone reinforces its role as a cornerstone supplier of fully traceable and certified tungsten concentrate to the United States and its allies, and as a significant-scale partner to its customers. Trinity added that it aims to triple its production over the coming years.
The company was established in 2022 through the merger of three historic mining operations: the Nyakabingo tungsten mine, the Rutongo tin mine, and the Musha tin and tantalum mine. Trinity also reported the discovery of a highly prospective lithium deposit, named Ntunga, within its Musha concession.
Trinity's major shareholder, Techmet Ltd., is partially owned by the U.S. government through the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC).
The Nyakabingo concession spans 1,600 hectares and is estimated to contain over 30,000 tonnes of recoverable tungsten, with significant potential to expand the resource at depth. A deep drilling program is currently underway to explore this potential.
Current production exceeds 100 tonnes of wolframite per month, with a tungsten trioxide (WO?) content of 65–70%, operating under a 25-year license that commenced in 2015.
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