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ITSCI resumes in Masisi territory following positive security developments
State control and oversight over certain areas in Masisi territory, North Kivu has significantly improved in recent weeks. Due to these positive developments, and following detailed on-the-ground assessments, ITSCI has been able to take steps to resume operations in...
ITSCI and TPV Technology announce new a collaboration to improve safety, security, and gender equity in the artisanal mining sector
ITSCI is delighted to announce a new collaboration with ITSCI Associate Member, TPV Technology Ltd (TPV), to enable an increase in the social value of the ITSCI Programme. Building on work funded by TPV’s sister companies AOC International (Europe) B.V. and...
PAUSE IN THE RMI RECOGNITION PROCESS OF ITSCI
OVERVIEW From the Memo issued by RMI on 18th December 2023 ‘Status of ITSCI application for upstream recognition and support for smelter RMAP’ it has become evident for the first time that RMI does not consider our common January 2023 Understanding of the recognition...
Suspension of the ITSCI Programme in Masisi territory, North Kivu (DRC) for security reasons related to the non-state armed group M23
In early 2023, the ITSCI programme was suspended for a time in Masisi, North Kivu, and later resumed due to an improved situation as reported. In recent weeks, fighting between non-state armed group M23 and the Congolese army and their allies have intensified in...
ITSCI Programme Incident & Outcome Review November 2021 to October 2022
ITSCI has issued its 2021/2022 Incident Review. The report provides an overview of our achievements working with stakeholders in risk mitigation relating to mineral supply chains from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda from 1st November...
Joint ITSCI-Pact Statement: Towards a successful localisation of the ITSCI Programme’s implementation in the Great Lakes Region
The ITSCI Programme is pleased to confirm an important step in the full engagement of locally based organisations in delivery of field implementation activities. Since 2010, the ITSCI Programme has been working with the US-based NGO Pact Inc. on implementation in...
Japanese electronics manufacturer Panasonic Holdings Corporation joins ITSCI
In April 2023, ITSCI welcomed Panasonic Holdings Corporation as an ITSCI Associate Member. The ITSCI Associate Membership is open to any company in the downstream supply chain (post-smelter level), including metal traders and exchanges, component manufacturers,...
Second Independent Assessment finds ITSCI Fully Aligned with the OECD Guidance
We are delighted to announce the completion of a second independent Alignment Assessment (AA) that concludes ITSCI is Fully Aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)....
ITSCI tagging resumes in Masisi territory, North Kivu Province, DRC
In past weeks, the security situation in Masisi territory, North Kivu Province, has positively improved. Congolese military forces as well as military forces from the East-African Community (EAC) have retaken control over several locations in the territory, including...