Stories from the Field
ITSCI’s work fosters community investment in Gakenke district, Rwanda
The Cooperative Miniere Kababara-Gikindo (COMIKAGI) was founded in 1986 in Ruli sector of Gakenke district in Rwanda’s Northern Province and participates in the ITSCI programme for more than 10 years. With 1,700 workers, including members of the administration,...
ITSCI supports the Rwanda Women in Mining Association (RWIMA)
During the week of 21st November 2022, ITSCI, in partnership with the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) organised a workshop in Rubavu district for members of the Rwanda Women in Mining Association (RWIMA). A total of 26 women attended the workshop which...
ITSCI member company supports mining communities in Rwanda
ITSCI was delighted to participate in community engagement activities led by member company Twabugezi Exploitation in Rutsiro District, Rusebeya Sector, Remera Cell, Rwanda. Twabugezi Exploitation has 5 mine sites in the Rutsiro district working with around 450...
News
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)....
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Press Releases
ITSCI suspended in Masisi territory following the presence of non-state armed group M23 in Rubaya town
The non-state armed group M23 advanced in Masisi territory in the last week of February taking control of the town Mushaki, on a mineral transport route between Masisi territory and Goma, and the mineral trading hub of Rubaya town. State mining services stopped...
ITSCI appoints new Programme Manager
ITSCI has announced the appointment of a new Programme Manager, Mickaël Daudin, who took over the role on 16 September 2022. Mickaël has significant experience in mineral supply chain due diligence, including risk assessment and mitigation in Conflict-Affected and...
No current impact of M23 non-state armed group on ITSCI minerals
In media reporting of the recent activities of the M23 rebel group many outlets make generalised statements on armed group presence in the ‘mineral-rich east’ of DRC and imply connections between minerals and funding of conflict. ITSCI can clarify that as of today,...
Statements
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...
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...