ITSCI response to Global Witness report on Rwanda’s coltan

On 10 June 2026, Global Witness published a report titled “Who buys Rwanda’s smuggled coltan? The global journey of conflict coltan from DRC to the world’s electronics”. High-level summary ITSCI recognises the unique and challenging risks presented by the ongoing...

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...