In its first year, the Powering Resilience project worked with its partners to build a foundation for future actions. This...
2024 Update: Supporting the ICGLR and its Member States to Improve Governance of their Mineral Resources
In its first year, the Peace and Security in the Great Lakes Region project supported the International Conference on the...
Enabling Change in Supply Chains by Putting Communities First
In a dimly lit room in Mambasa Territory, deep in the equatorial forest of northeastern Democratic Republic of Congo, a...
Beyond the Label: Rethinking Traceability in Critical Minerals
The global rush to secure access to critical minerals has once again drawn attention to the adverse impacts of mining...
ICGLR Strengthens Ethical Mineral Certification through Third-Party Auditor Training in Member States
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) hosted a series of training sessions in ICGLR member states, including...
Actors Must Suspend Sourcing Minerals Financing Armed Groups in Democratic Republic of Congo
Over 15 years ago, the term “conflict minerals” was first coined—driving attention to Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). International and...
In Focus: Conversation with Oscar Katho on Environmental Stewardship in Artisanal Mining
Welcome to our In Focus series, where we dive into the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply chains. Through conversations...
Stakeholders from Mining Sector Gather to Discuss Value Addition in Great Lakes Region
In recent years, the push for “value addition” in mineral supply chains has gained momentum globally, and the Great Lakes...
In Focus: Conversation with Félicien Mbikayi on Transparency and Fiscal Reform to Support Artisanal Mining
Welcome to the first installment of our In Focus series, where we explore the key issues shaping responsible mineral supply...
The Unintended Costs of Mineral Embargoes in Democratic Republic of Congo
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long been at the center of global debates over conflict minerals. As the...
New Project Supports ICGLR and Its Member States to Improve Mineral Resource Governance
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) and IMPACT are kicking off a new, four-year, European Union funded...
The LME Responsible Sourcing Position Paper: A Joint NGO Statement
A group of 14 NGO’s have written an open letter to the Chief Executive of the London Metal Exchange about...