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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UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on “The Global Race for Critical Minerals: Addressing Resource-Driven Insecurity in Africa”
On the 9th of July, ITSCI contributed to the UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on “The Global Race for Critical Minerals: Addressing Resource-Driven Insecurity in Africa” convened by the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and co-hosted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guyana, and Liberia.
ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda
ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement signed on Friday 27th June 2025, between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda which represents a significant milestone in efforts to de-escalate the conflict in eastern DRC. The agreement, which outlines the...
ITSCI resumes activities in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC
Since March 2025, all ITSCI activities, including tagging by state mining services have been suspended in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC, due to the presence of non-state armed group M23. M23 have withdrawn from the territory since 2nd April. Since then, Walikale territory, including the trading towns of Walikale and Itebero, are under control of the Congolese Army (FARDC).
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UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on “The Global Race for Critical Minerals: Addressing Resource-Driven Insecurity in Africa”
On the 9th of July, ITSCI contributed to the UN Security Council Arria Formula Meeting on “The Global Race for Critical Minerals: Addressing Resource-Driven Insecurity in Africa” convened by the Permanent Mission of Sierra Leone to the United Nations, and co-hosted by the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Guyana, and Liberia.
ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda
ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement signed on Friday 27th June 2025, between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda which represents a significant milestone in efforts to de-escalate the conflict in eastern DRC. The agreement, which outlines the...
ITSCI resumes activities in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC
Since March 2025, all ITSCI activities, including tagging by state mining services have been suspended in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC, due to the presence of non-state armed group M23. M23 have withdrawn from the territory since 2nd April. Since then, Walikale territory, including the trading towns of Walikale and Itebero, are under control of the Congolese Army (FARDC).
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