Stories from the Field
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...
New Burundi mining regulation stimulates investment
Through collaboration and feedback from PACT and its partners, the Government of Burundi was able to identify and revise issues created by previous policies that hindered mining production and devise new mining regulations. Subsequent to these new regulations, the 3T...
Rwanda government improving inspection and controls
Since the start of the iTSCi Programme across Rwanda in 2010, we have worked closely with government staff of the Rwanda Mines Board (RMB) to ensure tracea-bility and due diligence is in place for all 3T minerals exported from the country. Traceability relies on RMB...
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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 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 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...
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