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OECD Forum 2022 – Partner Session: Where from here? Bouncing back post-COVID and supporting due diligence along the supply chain
On 3 May 2022, ITSCI was delighted to host a partner session at the OECD’s 15th Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains. The session included the latest updates about the programme, an overview of our activities in the wake of the COVID pandemic, as well as an...
Response Status Update – Global Witness report ‘The ITSCI Laundromat’ ahead of final statement
On 27 April we released a brief initial statement[1] in response to the Global Witness report ‘The ITSCI Laundromat’ which confirmed that we are dedicating time in a full analysis in light of the serious allegations the report makes. Recognising stakeholders’ and...
ITSCI initial response to the Global Witness report ‘The ITSCI Laundromat’
We strongly believe that ITSCI plays a credible and valuable role in responsible sourcing of 3T minerals through our joint-industry due diligence programme. We welcome constructive feedback and evidence of risks as we recognise that no system can prevent all illegal...
ITSCI’s ongoing commitment to independent Alignment Assessment vs OECD standards
ITSCI is pleased to confirm our intention to initiate a second independent Alignment Assessment (AA) in mid-2022. This will provide an update to the first assessment of ITSCI by OECD in 2018. While there is a general expectation that AAs should be updated every 5...
Partner Session:15th OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains
Where from? Bouncing back post-COVID and supporting due diligence along the supply chain Now that we are entering a new phase of the pandemic, it is a good time to take stock, reflect on and get real views on what resilience in due diligence programmes over the past...
ITSCI launches electronic data collection in Burundi
In late 2021, ITSCI rolled out electronic data collection as a new tool to further develop the Burundian government’s capacity in the 3T mining sector and greatly improve data accuracy, transmissivity speeds and reliability as well as work efficiency. After seven...
ITSCI Programme Incident & Outcome Review Nov 2020 to Oct 2021
ITSCI has issued its 2020/2021 Incident Review. The report provides an overview of our achievements working with stakeholders in risk mitigation relating to mineral supply chains from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda from 1 November 2020...
New study gives hope for endangered gorillas in eastern DRC
A new study led by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has revealed that the global population estimate of critically endangered Grauer's gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) is now 6,800 individuals compared to a previous global estimate of 3,800 individuals. ...
Volcanic eruption in the Democratic Republic of Congo
On Saturday 22 May 2021, Mount Nyiragongo situated in the North Kivu province of the Democratic Republic of Congo, near the capital city of Goma erupted. From Monday, repeated tremors raised concerns about another eruption. One tremor has reached a 5.1 magnitude. The...