Statements
PAUSE IN THE RMI RECOGNITION PROCESS OF ITSCI
OVERVIEW From the Memo issued by RMI on 18th December 2023 ‘Status of ITSCI application for upstream recognition and support for smelter RMAP’ it has become evident for the first time that RMI does not consider our common January 2023 Understanding of the recognition...
Suspension of the ITSCI Programme in Masisi territory, North Kivu (DRC) for security reasons related to the non-state armed group M23
In early 2023, the ITSCI programme was suspended for a time in Masisi, North Kivu, and later resumed due to an improved situation as reported. In recent weeks, fighting between non-state armed group M23 and the Congolese army and their allies have intensified in...
Joint ITSCI-Pact Statement: Towards a successful localisation of the ITSCI Programme’s implementation in the Great Lakes Region
The ITSCI Programme is pleased to confirm an important step in the full engagement of locally based organisations in delivery of field implementation activities. Since 2010, the ITSCI Programme has been working with the US-based NGO Pact Inc. on implementation in...
Second Independent Assessment finds ITSCI Fully Aligned with the OECD Guidance
We are delighted to announce the completion of a second independent Alignment Assessment (AA) that concludes ITSCI is Fully Aligned with the OECD Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains of Minerals from Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas (CAHRAs)....
ITSCI tagging resumes in Masisi territory, North Kivu Province, DRC
In past weeks, the security situation in Masisi territory, North Kivu Province, has positively improved. Congolese military forces as well as military forces from the East-African Community (EAC) have retaken control over several locations in the territory, including...
ITSCI suspended in Masisi territory following the presence of non-state armed group M23 in Rubaya town
The non-state armed group M23 advanced in Masisi territory in the last week of February taking control of the town Mushaki, on a mineral transport route between Masisi territory and Goma, and the mineral trading hub of Rubaya town. State mining services stopped...
ITSCI and the RMI reach a shared understanding regarding RMI recognition
Through continued constructive dialogue, the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) and the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) have clarified and confirmed both organisations’ mutual understanding of the engagement, process, and commitments regarding the...
ITSCI-RMI Shared understanding of engagement & information availability for purpose of recognition
I. Introduction: Background information ITSCI is a joint industry initiative that aims to meet the due diligence principles, standards and processes of the OECD Guidance[1] and enable cooperation between companies to facilitate responsible supply chain management....
ITSCI and the RMI Engage in Constructive Dialogue
ITSCI and the RMI share the goal of enabling responsible sourcing and have engaged in a constructive dialogue regarding RMI recognition of ITSCI as an upstream system. Both organizations are committed to continue constructive engagement and communication, including...