A new chapter for the ITSCI Programme

The ITSCI Organisation is now the Secretariat of the ITSCI Programme following transfer from ITA We are pleased to announce that, effective 1st May 2026, and following the official transfer from the International Tin Association (ITA), the ITSCI Programme is now...

An ITSCI Field Officer’s story for International Women’s Day

In artisanal and small-scale mining, women account for 30–50% of workers, yet their contributions are often overlooked. This International Women’s Day, ITSCI shines a light on the women driving responsible minerals trade from the ground up. Among them is Melissa, an...

ITSCI statement on the mine collapse in Rubaya, Masisi territory

ITSCI is deeply saddened by the reported mine collapse in the Rubaya area which has cost the lives of hundreds of artisanal miners. This accident highlights the heightened safety risks that can be associated with informal artisanal and small‑scale mining, where sites...