Stories from the Field

ITSCI supports the Rwanda Women in Mining Association (RWIMA)

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 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...

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ITSCI appoints new Programme Manager

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

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,...

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ITSCI tagging resumes in Masisi territory, North Kivu Province, DRC

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...