Stories from the Field
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,...
ITSCI continues to roll out joint tag management in the DRC
ITSCI continues to roll out the joint tag management procedures throughout the Republic Democratic of Congo (DRC). These procedures build local stakeholder capacities and state services accountability by drawing together all responsible parties to collaborate in the...
News
2024 Annual Report
The ITSCI Programme has released its 2024 annual review, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and improvements working within the artisanal and small scale mining sector in the African Great Lakes Region.
ITSCI comments on recent Global Witness investigation
A publication by Global Witness from 16th April titled “New investigations suggests EU trader Traxys buys conflict minerals from DRC” suggests that large volumes of coltan connected to the conflict in Eastern DRC have entered mineral supply chains via local exporters...
Recent Developments in North and South Kivu, DRC
The situation in North and South Kivu, DRC remains very concerning due to the ongoing presence of non-state armed group M23 and their affiliated groups on the one side, and a large number of ‘Wazalendo’ non-state armed groups fighting along with FARDC on the other. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in those areas and strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties. We continue to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situation in those areas.
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2024 Annual Report
The ITSCI Programme has released its 2024 annual review, highlighting key achievements, challenges, and improvements working within the artisanal and small scale mining sector in the African Great Lakes Region.
ITSCI comments on recent Global Witness investigation
A publication by Global Witness from 16th April titled “New investigations suggests EU trader Traxys buys conflict minerals from DRC” suggests that large volumes of coltan connected to the conflict in Eastern DRC have entered mineral supply chains via local exporters...
Recent Developments in North and South Kivu, DRC
The situation in North and South Kivu, DRC remains very concerning due to the ongoing presence of non-state armed group M23 and their affiliated groups on the one side, and a large number of ‘Wazalendo’ non-state armed groups fighting along with FARDC on the other. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in those areas and strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties. We continue to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situation in those areas.
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