Stories from the Field
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...
ITSCI mobile application improves data collection and reduces incidents in Burundi
ITSCI continues to support member companies and government partners in Burundi. Following the launch of electronic data collection in December 2021, our team trained local authorities and stakeholders in Bujumbura, Cibitoke, Bubanza, Gitega, Kirundo, Muyinga, Ngozi,...
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Press Releases
The Suspension and Swift Resumption of 3T Mining in South Kivu
On 18th July 2024, the Governor of South Kivu Province, DRC, released a decree suspending all mining activities in South Kivu Province, including 3T (tin, tantalum and tungsten) and gold. This suspension, however, was lifted for 3T minerals on 15th August, while the...
ITSCI response to the 2023 Final report of the Group of Experts on the DRC
On 4th July 2024, the UN Group of Experts (GOE) published its 2023 Final report on the DRC (S/2024/432). ITSCI deplores the deterioration of the situation in North Kivu, DRC and wider regional impacts and welcomes the GOE report which adds context to our work bringing incidents of all OECD Annex II risks to the attention of stakeholders and encouraging actions, including individual accountability.
Response to the 5th July 2024 RMI memo on ITSCI recognition
In a 5th July 2024 memo, RMI announced they are pausing consideration of ITSCI recognition. We regret the release of this RMI communication, the content of which ITSCI was not fully informed of in advance, and, at a time when ITSCI and RMI were engaged in continued...
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