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
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 and the RMI reach a shared understanding regarding RMI recognition
Through continued constructive dialogue, the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have clarified and confirmed both organisations’ mutual understanding of the engagement, process, and commitments regarding the...
ITSCI-RMI Shared understanding of engagement & information availability for purpose of recognition
I. Introduction: Background information ITSCI is a joint industry initiative that aims to meet the due diligence principles, standards and processes of the OECD Guidance[1] and enable cooperation between companies to facilitate responsible supply chain management....
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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
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 and the RMI reach a shared understanding regarding RMI recognition
Through continued constructive dialogue, the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have clarified and confirmed both organisations’ mutual understanding of the engagement, process, and commitments regarding the...
ITSCI-RMI Shared understanding of engagement & information availability for purpose of recognition
I. Introduction: Background information ITSCI is a joint industry initiative that aims to meet the due diligence principles, standards and processes of the OECD Guidance[1] and enable cooperation between companies to facilitate responsible supply chain management....