Stories from the Field
Capacity building for continuous progress in 3T supply chains
As an additional step in our ongoing efforts to support responsible mineral supply chains, ITSCI has developed a due diligence training manual for DRC exporters. The manual aims to build the essential knowledge to manage potential challenges and support progressive...
The “Good Mining Governance” Radio Show in South Kivu, DRC
Radio can be an effective way to reach local communities in remote areas of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Since 2020, communities in Shabunda territory can listen to a weekly radio programme aiming to provide information about the mining sector. The shows...
Joint visit in Masisi territory, North Kivu, DRC
ITSCI helps foster stronger local governance of the 3T artisanal mining sector through stakeholder engagement, including via joint field visits in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and other ITSCI areas. These missions are designed with representation of...
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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.
ITSCI Newsletter ‘Insight’

In our quarterly newsletter we provide updates on progress and challenges for ITSCI as well as relevant general news on regulatory developments or events
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Press Releases
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.
ITSCI improvement action plan 2024-2025
Building on the positive results from our second Alignment Assessment which independently confirmed that ITSCI is ‘Fully Aligned’ with the OECD Guidance, we have acknowledged and evaluated opportunities to strengthen the ITSCI Programme. ITSCI is committed to continuously improve our activities and processes and has developed an overall 5-year improvement action plan.
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