Conflict free tin initiative announcement

Sep 18, 2012

Industry partners convened by the Dutch government today announced their intention to start a conflict-free tin sourcing program in South Kivu. The Conflict Free Tin Initiative aims to create demand for tin from a region whose economy has collapsed due to series of...

iTSCi Programme publishes list of Advisory Panel Members

Aug 2, 2012

The iTSCi minerals traceability and due diligence Programme is pleased to announce the first members of the iTSCi Advisory Panel. Current members and a short biography for each can be found here. The iTSCi Advisory Panel is made up of a balance of local and...

Rebel offensive hits DR Congo trade

Jul 11, 2012

An offensive by rebels has approached a major eastern DR Congo city and threatens to choke exports of tin ore, gold and other minerals. Fighters loyal to Congolese warlord Bosco Ntaganda have drawn within 40 kilometres of Goma, the capital of the country’s...

iTSCi launches new project videos

Jun 29, 2012

A range of new iTSCi videos are now available which can be viewed here. This on-line album contains 3 videos, each in english and in french, explaining traceability processes and other essential aspects of the project such as independent checks, co-operation with...