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The Ambassador of Rwanda to Poland visited Re Alloys
Today, professor Anastase Shyaka, the Ambassador of Rwanda to Poland, have visited Re Alloys, producer of ferroalloys. Re Alloys and LuNa Smelter are the key metallurgical assets in the Luma Holding Group.
LuNa advocates for transparency and trust among actors of the supply chain.
Using blockchain to advance minerals traceability with LuNa Smelter
Google Sustainability Report published recently describes the turning point of the traceability and due diligence efforts in the responsible supply chain of minerals.
LuNa advocates for transparency and trust among actors of the supply chain.
A visit of Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB)
Today we have had a pleasure to host Hon. Amb. Yamina Karitanyi, CEO, Dr. Ivan Twagirashema, COO and other team members from @rmb to discuss Luna Smelter’s work and present its know-how in mining and metallurgy as well its ESG strategy. We thank you for your valuable time and fruitful discussion!
Luna Smelter and University of Rwanda Sign a Memorandum of Understanding
LuNa Smelter & University of Rwanda is yet another proof of the commitment from different institutions to prepare future workforce as we all work towards achieving Rwanda’s vision to become a regional mineral hub. We thank all stakeholders for their commitment!
LuNa Smelter Member of EPRM
LuNa Smelter has become a partner of the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM).
Miners’ Day
LuNa Smelter together with Minespider visited Rutongo Mining School as a part of the International Miners’ Day event
LuNa Smelter Team actively participated in the African Mining Forum 2020
Recently, a lot of interesting things happened. Africa Mining Forum is behind us.
LuNa Smelter partners with Minespider, Google, and the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum, and Gas Board to pilot the OreSource blockchain tool in Rwanda.
To know more about the project and how it will ensure the redesigning of the mining industry in Rwanda join us and register:
Africa Mining Forum
LuNa Smelter receives the ISO 17025: 2017
LuNa Smelter is proud to announce that laboratory LS has been granted with the accreditation ISO 17025: 2017
The interview with Aleksandra Cholewa
The interview with Aleksandra Cholewa, Member of the Supervisory Board of LuNa Smelter, returning event ambassador for Africa Mining Forum.
LuNa Smelter’s report on preventing Covid-19 spread.
Today LuNa Smelter releases an update on the support the company has provided to employees, colleagues and their families, as well as for local communities facing COVID-19 pandemic.
Rwandan tin smelter qualifies for RMI certification as a conflict-free Smelter
Kigali, 20 February 2020 – LuNa Smelter, the only tin smelter in East Africa, has been qualified for Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP), the flagship programme of Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI).
LuNa Smelter receives the ISO 9001:2015 and 14001:2015
Kigali, 20 February 2020 – LuNa Smelter is proud to announce that it has been awarded the sustainable, environmentally responsible ISO 14001:2015 standard and the new quality management ISO 9001:2015
The first Conflict-Free Tin Smelter in Africa
The first Conflict-Free Tin Smelter in Africa fully aligned with OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas and recognised by Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI)
LuNa Smelter Member of ERMA
We would like to inform you that LuNa Smelter is a partner of the European Raw Materials Alliance. ERMA is