ITSCI response to October 2024 Global Witness inquiry

On 30th September, ITSCI received a letter from Global Witness indicating their intention to “producing a publication about [their] investigation into the implementation of the EU conflict minerals regulation”, reiterating previous allegations made about the ITSCI...

ITSCI Programme Incident & Outcome Review 2023

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 2023 to 31st December...

Rwanda firms blacklisted for illegal mineral tagging

The New Times has reported on action to combat illegal activity in the Rwandan mineral business through suspension of a number of companies by the Rwandan Geology and Mines Department (GMD) and the management of the iTSCi Programme. GMD and iTSCi currently co-operate...

Rwanda arrests four generals with alleged Congo ties

Rwanda has arrested four generals, accusing them of illegal business dealings across the border in the mineral-rich Democratic Republic of Congo, an army spokesman told Reuters on Wednesday. “They are under investigation for acts of indiscipline with respect to...

Good news from the end of the African tin supply chain

The iTSCI supply chain traceability scheme has been operating in Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Katanga province for some time now, with plans for a further roll-out and pilot studies underway in other DRC provinces and neighbouring countries. In...