democratic republic of the congo Archives - ITSCI https://www.itsci.org/tag/democratic-republic-of-the-congo/ Supporting responsible minerals Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:12:28 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 UPDATED ITSCI statement: Shifts in tantalum mineral flows from the Great Lakes Region https://www.itsci.org/2026/02/11/updated-itsci-statement-shifts-in-tantalum-mineral-flows-from-the-great-lakes-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=updated-itsci-statement-shifts-in-tantalum-mineral-flows-from-the-great-lakes-region Wed, 11 Feb 2026 11:38:54 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=12156 This statement provides updated figures from international trade databases, together with the previous data shared in our November 2025 statement. In that earlier statement, we presented data on world tantalum import volumes from Rwanda, based on information available at that time from international trade databases. In addition to these updated data, we now also provide preliminary ITSCI figures for the full year 2025.

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]]> ITSCI statement on the mine collapse in Rubaya, Masisi territory https://www.itsci.org/2026/02/06/itsci-statement-on-the-mine-collapse-in-rubaya-masisi-territory/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-statement-on-the-mine-collapse-in-rubaya-masisi-territory Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:12:08 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=12114 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 operate outside due diligence systems and responsible sourcing frameworks.

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]]> From South Kivu to Maniema Province: the project Ushimbaji kwa Kanuni, heshima na Haki continues its efforts towards inclusive mining https://www.itsci.org/2025/11/25/from-south-kivu-to-maniema-province-the-project-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-continues-its-efforts-towards-inclusive-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-south-kivu-to-maniema-province-the-project-ushimbaji-kwa-kanuni-heshima-na-haki-continues-its-efforts-towards-inclusive-mining Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:36:27 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11774 The project Supporting Responsible and Inclusive Mining Governance in Maniema Province has already begun to make a tangible impact. In ITSCI-monitored mine sites Atondo and Salukwango, awareness sessions on human rights, gender equality, and the fight against gender-based violence have started to transform perceptions and practices.

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]]> ITSCI statement: Shifts in tantalum mineral flows from the Great Lakes Region https://www.itsci.org/2025/11/12/itsci-statement-shifts-in-tantalum-mineral-flows-from-the-great-lakes-region/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-statement-shifts-in-tantalum-mineral-flows-from-the-great-lakes-region Wed, 12 Nov 2025 13:28:03 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11729 This update is provided to support stakeholder understanding of major changes in tantalum concentrate trade flows from the Great Lakes Region unrelated to ITSCI activities, and to inform stakeholders of our ongoing efforts to closely follow and act on mineral plausibility questions as relevant to our operations.

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]]> ITSCI statement on the United States Department of the Treasury’s OFAC sanctions https://www.itsci.org/2025/10/29/itsci-statement-on-the-united-states-department-of-the-treasurys-ofac-sanctions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-statement-on-the-united-states-department-of-the-treasurys-ofac-sanctions Wed, 29 Oct 2025 09:28:08 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11689 On 12th August, the United States Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) imposed sanctions on three ITSCI member entities

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]]> Mitwaba Comité Local de Suivi leads successful awareness campaign against child labour in mining https://www.itsci.org/2025/10/23/mitwaba-comite-local-de-suivi-leads-successful-awareness-campaign-against-child-labour-in-mining/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mitwaba-comite-local-de-suivi-leads-successful-awareness-campaign-against-child-labour-in-mining Thu, 23 Oct 2025 09:05:52 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11670 In response to the persistent issue of child labour on mining sites, the local multi-stakeholder committee of Mitwaba town, Haut-Katanga Province, DRC, with facilitation from ITSCI, spearheaded a comprehensive awareness campaign throughout May 2025. The campaign targeted key mine sites in Mitwaba territory and expanded its reach into broader community spaces such as markets and churches.

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]]> Ongoing situation in North and South Kivu Province, DRC https://www.itsci.org/2025/09/03/ongoing-situation-in-north-and-south-kivu-province-drc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ongoing-situation-in-north-and-south-kivu-province-drc Wed, 03 Sep 2025 09:36:40 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11559 Despite the peace agreement signed on Friday 27th June 2025 between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, the situation in North and South Kivu Provinces, DRC, remains concerning. ITSCI continues to closely monitor the rapidly evolving situation in those areas and take appropriate actions where necessary, as recommended by the OECD Guidance.

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]]> ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda https://www.itsci.org/2025/07/07/itsci-welcomes-the-peace-agreement-between-the-drc-and-rwanda/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-welcomes-the-peace-agreement-between-the-drc-and-rwanda Mon, 07 Jul 2025 12:06:15 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11399 The post ITSCI welcomes the peace agreement between the DRC and Rwanda appeared first on ITSCI.

]]> ITSCI resumes activities in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC https://www.itsci.org/2025/06/25/itsci-resumes-activities-in-walikale-territory-north-kivu-province-drc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-resumes-activities-in-walikale-territory-north-kivu-province-drc Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:08:30 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=11374 Since March 2025, all ITSCI activities, including tagging by state mining services have been suspended in Walikale territory, North Kivu Province, DRC, due to the presence of non-state armed group M23. M23 have withdrawn from the territory since 2nd April. Since then, Walikale territory, including the trading towns of Walikale and Itebero, are under control of the Congolese Army (FARDC).

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]]> ITSCI Programme Incident & Outcome Review 2024 https://www.itsci.org/2025/06/06/itsci-programme-incident-outcome-review-2024/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=itsci-programme-incident-outcome-review-2024 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 08:19:54 +0000 https://www.itsci.org/?p=12292 Our Incident and Outcome Review report provides an overview of our achievements working with stakeholders in risk mitigation relating to 3T mineral supply chains from Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Uganda from 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024.

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