Supply chains unite to start iTSCi mineral traceability project in DRC

Mar 19, 2010

Following the implementation of the first phase of a comprehensive due diligence plan for tin minerals exported from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in July 2009, ITRI is extremely pleased to announce the immediate initiation of a Phase 2 pilot trial which will...

ITRI progresses DRC traceability project

Feb 11, 2010

ITRI, together with a representative of the Ministry of Mines of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), recently held three days of meetings in London in order to finalise implementation details for Phase 2 of the ITRI Tin Supply Chain Initiative (iTSCi) on due...

New DR Congo supply chain study

Jan 26, 2010

The Electronics Industry Citizenship Coalition (EICC) and Global e-Sustainability Initiative (GeSI) Extractives Workgroup has commissioned RESOLVE (www.resolv.org) an American non-profit organisation, to research the supply chain for the tin used as solder in their...

Rwanda joint ventures to boost mining sector

Dec 8, 2009

Rwanda’s government is currently in joint ventures with international mining corporations to boost the country’s nascent mining sector, State Minister for Natural Resources and Mines, Vincent Karega, told local new media. Two examples of this are with...

Draft law to restrict US imports of ‘conflict minerals’

Nov 20, 2009

Draft legislation to control imports of products containing tin, tantalum and tungsten originating in DR Congo has been introduced into the United States House of Representatives this week. The Conflict Minerals Trade Act of 2009 is sponsored by Congressman Jim...