Stories from the Field
Collaborative efforts for the demobilisation of non-state armed group from3T mine sites in South Kivu Province, DRC
The presence of, and ongoing monitoring by ITSCI and state services at several mine sites and the set-up of a local multi-stakeholder committee in the Nindja chiefdom, South Kivu Province, DRC, since 2023 helped to address security risks related to the presence of non-state armed group at and in the vicinity of non-ITSCI mines in the Lukoma area and resulted in the reduction of non-state armed groups interference in mining and in risk resolution.
Reducing security-related incidents involving public security forces in Maniema Province
In October 2024, ITSCI continued its commitment to improving security in the mining sector by working to reduce the number of incidents involving public security forces. Through a series of capacity-building sessions, ITSCI engaged with key authorities from the public security forces to address concerns surrounding their involvement in mining activities and to propose training at a local level. These sessions were attended by key stakeholder who each highlighted their objectives and roles in the mining sector, emphasising the importance of upholding the law in preventing security-related incidents.
A Decade of Progress: The 10-year Anniversary of the ITSCI Programme in Burundi, May 2024
Last month, ITSCI celebrated its 10-year anniversary in Burundi, with the first ITSCI tagging taking place in Kayanza province on 12th May 2014. The 3T mineral sector in Burundi, being a Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Area, has faced many challenges but the...
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UPDATED ITSCI statement: Shifts in tantalum mineral flows from the Great Lakes Region
This statement provides updated figures from international trade databases, together with the previous data shared in our November 2025 statement. In that earlier statement, we presented data on world tantalum import volumes from Rwanda, based on information available at that time from international trade databases. In addition to these updated data, we now also provide preliminary ITSCI figures for the full year 2025.
ITSCI statement on the mine collapse in Rubaya, Masisi territory
ITSCI is deeply saddened by the reported mine collapse in the Rubaya area which has cost the lives of hundreds of artisanal miners. This accident highlights the heightened safety risks that can be associated with informal artisanal and small scale mining, where sites operate outside due diligence systems and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Progress update on the ITSCI transition to a stand-alone legal entity
We are happy to provide a progress update on our commitment and work towards establishing ITSCI as a stand-alone, not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). The reasons and benefits for this transition were described in our 2024-2025 ITSCI improvement action...
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ITSCI statement on the mine collapse in Rubaya, Masisi territory
ITSCI is deeply saddened by the reported mine collapse in the Rubaya area which has cost the lives of hundreds of artisanal miners. This accident highlights the heightened safety risks that can be associated with informal artisanal and small scale mining, where sites operate outside due diligence systems and responsible sourcing frameworks.
Progress update on the ITSCI transition to a stand-alone legal entity
We are happy to provide a progress update on our commitment and work towards establishing ITSCI as a stand-alone, not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG). The reasons and benefits for this transition were described in our 2024-2025 ITSCI improvement action...
Strengthening government capacity on traceability and due diligence: ITSCI trains CEEC agents
From 17th to 19th September 2025, the Congolese Centre for Evaluation, Expertise and Certification (CEEC) hosted a three-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the knowledge and technical expertise of CEEC staff on mineral traceability and due diligence, benefitting from 15 years of experience and expertise from the ITSCI Programme.
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