Stories from the Field
Understanding ITSCI and RMB’S role in traceability
In order to ensure that all stakeholders within the mineral supply chain adhere to ITSCI traceability and due diligence procedures, ITSCI/Pact staff work in collaboration with Rwandan government staff, namely the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum & Gas Board (RMB) and their...
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,...
News
Uganda to biometrically register artisanal miners
The Uganda Daily Monitor reported that the Uganda’s Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development will biometrically register Uganda’s artisanal and small-scale miners (ASM). The process budgeted at US$350,000 aims to provide clarity and transparency to the small mining...
OECD rates ITSCI programme highest in responsible minerals assessment
A detailed assessment by the OECD recently concluded that the standards of the ITSCI Programme are 100% aligned with the 5 Step due diligence recommendations of the OECD’s internationally accepted guidance for good company management, risk assessment and mitigation,...
DRC Mining Regulations drafted as expected
Reuters reported that the commission set up to draft detailed regulations to implement the new DRC mining code has completed its work with limited concessions to the requests of large mining companies in the country. The 700+-page draft which has been circulated by...
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Press Releases
Responsible minerals programme receives donation from Qualcomm
iTSCi announced that its responsible minerals programme has received a donation from Qualcomm Incorporated, a world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies, to help break the link between minerals and conflict. iTSCi is a unique and highly...
OECD praise for “Remarkable Progress” of the iTSCi Programme
The success of the iTSCi Programme in contributing to breaking the link between mineral trade and conflict in central Africa has been highlighted in the key findings of a detailed report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development...
Success for iTSCi in nominations for list of 100 Conflict Minerals Influence Leaders
Yves Bawa of Pact and Kay Nimmo of ITRI, leading figures at the head of the iTSCi Programme, have come out as the leading two nominees in a vote to make the list of top 100 Conflict Minerals Influence Leaders in 2016. Between them, Yves and Kay garnered...
Statements
iTSCi views on Al Jazeera Fault Lines ‘Conflicted: The Fight Over Congo’s Minerals’
A recent Al Jazeera Fault Lines episode ‘Conflicted: The Fight Over Congo's Minerals’ debates the impacts of the Dodd Frank Act on the mineral sector in the DRC and presents varied points of view on the challenges of implementing mechanisms to bring about change....
ITRI comments on the UN Group of Experts midterm report
ITRI, as the global tin industry association, leads the implementation of the joint industry iTSCi due diligence programme in the DRC and adjoining countries. Our organisation and our member companies are committed to playing their part in breaking the...
ITRI response to UN Group of Experts Report on DRC
ITRI, as the global tin industry association, leads the implementation of the joint industry due diligence activity, the ITRI Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI Programme) in the DRC and adjoining countries. Our organisation has followed closely reports...