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...

Our 2025 Annual Report – 15 years of progress and impact

We are pleased to share our 2025 Annual Report, which presents the ITSCI Programme’s achievements, challenges, and progress over the past year, alongside a section celebrating 15 years of ITSCI. Fifteen years mark a significant milestone for the ITSCI Programme. Over...

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...

Ongoing situation in North and South Kivu Province, DRC

Please note that the situation is evolving daily, and our primary focus remains on supporting and ensuring the safety of our locally based field teams. We continue to receive daily communication from them as the situation evolves and important details are provided...