Stories from the Field
ITSCI’s work fosters community investment in Gakenke district, Rwanda
The Cooperative Miniere Kababara-Gikindo (COMIKAGI) was founded in 1986 in Ruli sector of Gakenke district in Rwanda’s Northern Province and participates in the ITSCI programme for more than 10 years. With 1,700 workers, including members of the administration,...
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...
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Mapping ITSCI information & Tin Code Standard 7.3 Criteria
The Tin Code comprises 71 standards grouped under 10 ESG Principles with one of those, Standard 7.3 Responsible Sourcing, reporting on independently verified company implementation of OECD-recommended supply chain due diligence.
Ongoing situation in North and South Kivu Province, DRC
Despite the peace agreement signed on Friday 27th June 2025 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the situation in North and South Kivu Provinces, DRC, remains concerning. ITSCI continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situation in those areas and take appropriate actions where necessary, as recommended by the OECD Guidance.
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.
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Mapping ITSCI information & Tin Code Standard 7.3 Criteria
The Tin Code comprises 71 standards grouped under 10 ESG Principles with one of those, Standard 7.3 Responsible Sourcing, reporting on independently verified company implementation of OECD-recommended supply chain due diligence.
Ongoing situation in North and South Kivu Province, DRC
Despite the peace agreement signed on Friday 27th June 2025 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the situation in North and South Kivu Provinces, DRC, remains concerning. ITSCI continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situation in those areas and take appropriate actions where necessary, as recommended by the OECD Guidance.
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.
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