Stories from the Field
From South Kivu to Maniema Province: the project Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni, heshima na Haki continues its efforts towards inclusive mining
The project Supporting Responsible and Inclusive Mining Governance in Maniema Province has already begun to make a tangible impact. In ITSCI-monitored mine sites Atondo and Salukwango, awareness sessions on human rights, gender equality, and the fight against gender-based violence have started to transform perceptions and practices.
Mitwaba Comité Local de Suivi leads successful awareness campaign against child labour in mining
In response to the persistent issue of child labour on mining sites, the local multi-stakeholder committee of Mitwaba town, Haut-Katanga Province, DRC, with facilitation from ITSCI, spearheaded a comprehensive awareness campaign throughout May 2025. The campaign targeted key mine sites in Mitwaba territory and expanded its reach into broader community spaces such as markets and churches.
Safeguarding Children in Mining Communities: Awareness-Raising of the DRC Mining Code in South Kivu Province
One of the most powerful outcomes of this project has been the increased awareness of mining communities in Nyabibwe and Numbi towns, South Kivu Province. Artisanal miners, having gained a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks protecting children and the inherent risks for children at mine sites, took steps to address the issue.
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Progress update on the ITSCI transition to a stand-alone legal entity
We are happy to provide a progress update on our commitment and work towards establishing ITSCI as a stand-alone, not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). The reasons and benefits for this transition were described in our 2024-2025 ITSCI improvement action...
Strengthening government capacity on traceability and due diligence: ITSCI trains CEEC agents
From 17th to 19th September 2025, the Congolese Centre for Evaluation, Expertise and Certification (CEEC) hosted a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the knowledge and technical expertise of CEEC staff on mineral traceability and due diligence, benefitting from 15 years of experience and expertise from the ITSCI Programme.
ITSCI statement: Shifts in tantalum mineral flows from the Great Lakes Region
This update is provided to support stakeholder understanding of major changes in tantalum concentrate trade flows from the Great Lakes Region unrelated to ITSCI activities, and to inform stakeholders of our ongoing efforts to closely follow and act on mineral plausibility questions as relevant to our operations.
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Progress update on the ITSCI transition to a stand-alone legal entity
We are happy to provide a progress update on our commitment and work towards establishing ITSCI as a stand-alone, not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). The reasons and benefits for this transition were described in our 2024-2025 ITSCI improvement action...
Strengthening government capacity on traceability and due diligence: ITSCI trains CEEC agents
From 17th to 19th September 2025, the Congolese Centre for Evaluation, Expertise and Certification (CEEC) hosted a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the knowledge and technical expertise of CEEC staff on mineral traceability and due diligence, benefitting from 15 years of experience and expertise from the ITSCI Programme.
ITSCI statement: Shifts in tantalum mineral flows from the Great Lakes Region
This update is provided to support stakeholder understanding of major changes in tantalum concentrate trade flows from the Great Lakes Region unrelated to ITSCI activities, and to inform stakeholders of our ongoing efforts to closely follow and act on mineral plausibility questions as relevant to our operations.
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