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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 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.
ITSCI statement on the recent European Council sanctions
The International Tin Supply Chain Initiative notes the recent European Council sanction of Mr Francis Kamanzi, Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) and are currently reviewing the impact of this in regard to activities and supply chains overall.
Update on the situation in North and South Kivu, DRC
The situation in North and South Kivu, DRC, continues to be a source of great concern as ongoing violence between the Congolese army (FARDC) or ‘Wazalendo’ non-state armed groups on the one side, and non-state armed group M23 and their affiliated groups on the other, continues to significantly impact local communities. ITSCI continues to be deeply concerned about the escalating situation and for the safety of civilians, including our locally based-field teams and member companies, affected by the conflict.
ITSCI reports that M23 have taken possession of an ITSCI office and other equipment and condemns all illegal actions by the non-state armed group
The situation in the DRC is a serious matter of concern. ITSCI continues to deeply regret the escalation of violence in areas of North and South Kivu, DRC, driven by the actions of M23 and associated groups. The offensive has created a critical humanitarian situation and has multiple other serious and negative impacts including the disruption of responsible sourcing activities and development benefiting local communities.
ITSCI strongly condemns all illegal actions by the M23 and human rights abuses by conflicting parties.
ITSCI clarifies the role of its 3T traceability and due diligence programme, addressing Amsterdam & Partners and other reports
The International Tin Supply Chain Initiative, ITSCI, clarifies the role of its 3T traceability and due diligence programme, addressing Amsterdam & Partners and other reports.
Escalating security situation in North and South Kivu, DRC – ITSCI Update
Since our last update on 17th January, the security situation in North and South Kivu has unfortunately escalated. ITSCI deeply regrets the humanitarian crisis currently unfolding in the region.