Stories from the Field
Safeguarding Children in Mining Communities: Awareness-Raising of the DRC Mining Code in South Kivu Province
One of the most powerful outcomes of this project has been the increased awareness of mining communities in Nyabibwe and Numbi towns, South Kivu Province. Artisanal miners, having gained a deeper understanding of the legal frameworks protecting children and the inherent risks for children at mine sites, took steps to address the issue.
Advancing Occupational Health and Safety Practices: The Success of our ‘Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni ,heshima na Haki’ Project in South Kivu Province, DRC
Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) mining involves the manual extraction of minerals, often using basic tools and techniques, and artisanal mines can present a wide range of physical hazards to miners which compromise their safety and wellbeing. One component of...
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...
ITSCI’s work fosters community investment in Gakenke district, Rwanda
The Cooperative Miniere Kababara-Gikindo (COMIKAGI) was founded in 1986 in Ruli sector of Gakenke district in Rwanda’s Northern Province and participates in the ITSCI programme for more than 10 years. With 1,700 workers, including members of the administration,...
ITSCI supports the Rwanda Women in Mining Association (RWIMA)
During the week of 21st November 2022, ITSCI, in partnership with the Rwanda Mines, Petroleum and Gas Board (RMB) organised a workshop in Rubavu district for members of the Rwanda Women in Mining Association (RWIMA). A total of 26 women attended the workshop which...
ITSCI member company supports mining communities in Rwanda
ITSCI was delighted to participate in community engagement activities led by member company Twabugezi Exploitation in Rutsiro District, Rusebeya Sector, Remera Cell, Rwanda. Twabugezi Exploitation has 5 mine sites in the Rutsiro district working with around 450...
ITSCI mobile application improves data collection and reduces incidents in Burundi
ITSCI continues to support member companies and government partners in Burundi. Following the launch of electronic data collection in December 2021, our team trained local authorities and stakeholders in Bujumbura, Cibitoke, Bubanza, Gitega, Kirundo, Muyinga, Ngozi,...
ITSCI continues to roll out joint tag management in the DRC
ITSCI continues to roll out the joint tag management procedures throughout the Republic Democratic of Congo (DRC). These procedures build local stakeholder capacities and state services accountability by drawing together all responsible parties to collaborate in the...
Addressing OECD Annex II risks with partners in the DRC
At ITSCI, we record, verify and report progress in addressing all OECD Annex II risks through our incident management system. In March 2022, for instance, it was reported that a group of armed and uniformed agents of the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of...
ITSCI trains DMTFs in Rwanda and encourage collaboration with civil society
One of the main objectives of ITSCI Rwanda in 2022 was to reactivate and create new District Mining Task Forces (DMTFs) that includes civil society organisations. The DMTFs play an important role in mineral supply chain risk management. They are composed of local...