Stories from the Field
From informal trader to owner and manager of a mine
Mr Kwizera Bosco, 35 years old, started trading small manufactured products in Kunganzo centre, in Ngororero district (located within Gatumba historic concession) at the age of 16. In 2007, he started buying minerals illegally from the concession and other sites in...
ITSCI participates in the fight against COVID in the DRC
Already under threat from the economic shocks of the global crisis, protecting the health of ASM mining communities and stopping further disruption to their livelihoods is essential. Since the beginning of the pandemic, ITSCI has leveraged its extensive field network...
Joint tag management in South Kivu for greater transparency
In Numbi, management of ITSCI tags was a point of tension and suspicion. The concession owner SAKIMA, the mining company AMUR and the local cooperative COPAMIHANUBU were on one side, and state technical services SAEMAPE and Divimines were on the other. The presence of...
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Suspension of ITSCI activities in Masisi territory following the presence of non-state armed group M23 in Rubaya town
On Tuesday 30th April, the security situation deteriorated in North Kivu, DRC, with the M23 non-state armed group taking control over new areas, including the trading town of Rubaya. This led to immediate halt to ITSCI activities and immediate evacuation of the area...
ITSCI resumes in Masisi territory following positive security developments
State control and oversight over certain areas in Masisi territory, North Kivu has significantly improved in recent weeks. Due to these positive developments, and following detailed on-the-ground assessments, ITSCI has been able to take steps to resume operations in...
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...
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