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 and TPV Technology announce new a collaboration to improve safety, security, and gender equity in the artisanal mining sector
ITSCI is delighted to announce a new collaboration with ITSCI Associate Member, TPV Technology Ltd (TPV), to enable an increase in the social value of the ITSCI Programme. Building on work funded by TPV’s sister companies AOC International (Europe) B.V. and...
PAUSE IN THE RMI RECOGNITION PROCESS OF ITSCI
OVERVIEW From the Memo issued by RMI on 18th December 2023 ‘Status of ITSCI application for upstream recognition and support for smelter RMAP’ it has become evident for the first time that RMI does not consider our common January 2023 Understanding of the recognition...
Suspension of the ITSCI Programme in Masisi territory, North Kivu (DRC) for security reasons related to the non-state armed group M23
In early 2023, the ITSCI programme was suspended for a time in Masisi, North Kivu, and later resumed due to an improved situation as reported. In recent weeks, fighting between non-state armed group M23 and the Congolese army and their allies have intensified in...
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Press Releases
ITSCI and TPV Technology announce new a collaboration to improve safety, security, and gender equity in the artisanal mining sector
ITSCI is delighted to announce a new collaboration with ITSCI Associate Member, TPV Technology Ltd (TPV), to enable an increase in the social value of the ITSCI Programme. Building on work funded by TPV’s sister companies AOC International (Europe) B.V. and...
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...
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PAUSE IN THE RMI RECOGNITION PROCESS OF ITSCI
OVERVIEW From the Memo issued by RMI on 18th December 2023 ‘Status of ITSCI application for upstream recognition and support for smelter RMAP’ it has become evident for the first time that RMI does not consider our common January 2023 Understanding of the recognition...
Suspension of the ITSCI Programme in Masisi territory, North Kivu (DRC) for security reasons related to the non-state armed group M23
In early 2023, the ITSCI programme was suspended for a time in Masisi, North Kivu, and later resumed due to an improved situation as reported. In recent weeks, fighting between non-state armed group M23 and the Congolese army and their allies have intensified in...
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...