Metal Movers: ITSCI and the risks of 3T supply chains

In this episode, Argus speaks with Mickaël Daudin from the International Tin Supply Chain Initiative (ITSCI) about the challenges and risks associated with 3T conflict mineral supply chains in conflict affected and high-risk areas including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda. Mickaël explains how conflict in eastern DRC is affecting ITSCI’s due diligence work, and ITSCI’s response to the UN Group of Experts report on mineral fraud and the conflict in DRC.

Covered this episode:

• What is ITSCI and what is its role the due diligence landscape?
• How ITSCI is responding to a deteriorating security situation in DRC
• The UN Group of Experts report on how conflict minerals are entering the supply chain via Rwanda.

Speakers:

• Sian Morris, Senior Reporter for coltan and minor metals at Argus Media
• Mickaël Daudin, Programme manager at ITSCI