Stories from the Field
OHS aids in production increases at Motongo Mine site
Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), are often not considered by miners. Besides dire consequences such as injury or death, accidents at mines can have negative social and psychological implications as well as economic consequences when mining activities become...
ITSCI support halts illegal taxation and conflict from mine
Since the implementation of ITSCI at the Kalay Boeing mine site in the Walikale Territory, of the North Kivu Province, DRC, miners were able to sell to the international market, becoming a critical livelihood provider for the local community. However, in January 2017,...
ITSCI brings conflict free status and trade to Kasese mine
In 2015, conflict broke out between two cooperatives at the Kasese mine, which led to the death of two people and the involvement of the Forces Armées de la République Démocratique du Congo (FARDC) (Armed forces of DRC) to control and secure the mine site favoured...
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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....
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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