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Development of the enhanced DD path in the African Great Lakes Region to be scaled up in any other location / at any other commodity through value addition stakeholders – focus on traceability, minerals origin and ESG data.
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Project Start
Q2.2024
Introduction to Enhanced Due Diligence (DD)
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of gaps in the existing DD system.
Execution of Enhanced Due Diligence
Conduct a comprehensive analysis of gaps in the existing DD system.
Q3.2024
Q1.2025
Data Analysis and Correction Plan Development
Project experts analyze the collected data and prepare a corrective action plan for the mobile DD team.
Implementation of the Corrective Action Plan
Deliver the corrective action plan to mining sites and implementation of the corrective measures.
Q1-Q2.2025
OUTCOME 2
Traceability data digitalization
Development of the sustainable link between upstream and downstream producers, through direct data ownership and data access offered by the implemented blockchain solution, enabling their future collaboration on the projects identified via the enhanced due diligence steps.
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Q1-Q2.2025
Data Digitalization and Blockchain Integration
Data gathered under Outcome 2 is digitized by the Minespider partner via a blockchain platform for all project participants.
Development of a user interface for upstream actors, enabling them to issue a digital product passport for each shipment. This will establish a direct link with other actors along the same supply chain.
Development of the training program on blockchain technology implementation for upstream and downstream project stakeholders.
Q2-Q3.2025
OUTCOME 3
Education and capacity building
Capacity building at the upstream level with wide-scale usage of blockchain as a tool for data transfers and management within minerals value chains. Simultaneously development of the new generation of traceability experts in the region to serve private and state institutions together with empowering the Women In Mining sector in targeted countries.
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Q3.2024
Development of Traceability Curriculum
Creation of a comprehensive traceability curriculum for traceability experts, covering all necessary components for enhanced supply chain transparency.
Selection of Traceability Interns
Selection of 20 students (10 from Uganda and 10 from Rwanda, countries that have established tin smelters) for traceability internships.
Internship Program for Future Traceability Experts
A 6-week internship for the selected students, combining both theoretical and practical training.
Q4.2024
Q1.2025
Gender Equality Impact Actions
Scholarships awarded to 2 female participants to enhance gender equality.
Project Results Presentation at the RMI Conference
Presentation of the project outcomes at the Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) Annual Conference in Santa Clara, California.
Blockchain-Based ESG and Traceability Data Plug-In for Downstream Actors
Development of blockchain-based data access for downstream actors to fulfill reporting obligations under the EU Conflict Minerals Regulation, Dodd-Frank Act, and other regulations aligned with the OECD Guidelines.
Q4.2025
Traceability Training for Mines in Targeted Countries (Rwanda, Uganda, and DR Congo)
Training on traceability regulations with a focus on ICGLR RCM (International Conference on the Great Lakes Region Regional Certification Mechanism) and local laws.
Guidance on data digitalization and product passport generation for supply chain transparency.
Training on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) reporting.
Technical modules on environmental risk mitigation, available tools, support from institutions, state regulations, and insights from the enhanced DD process.
Training delivered by project partners and external service providers.
2026
EPRM Project Results Presentation
Presentation of project results at the European Partnership for Responsible Minerals (EPRM) Members Meeting.
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E-mail:
info@tinlink.eu
TinLink Coordination Office:
TinLink
Cieszynska 23 G
43-170 Łaziska Górne
Poland