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To develop an method of due diligence audit and carry out a trial audit on the iTSCi pilot sites.• Compliance with regulations & guidances• Effectiveness of traceability of the minerals

– Operator level (iTSCi implementers, community, artisanal miners, mining companies, transporters, traders, exporters, certifiers, State Authorities)

– Consistency between operators (records, supply chain policy)

Risk assessment in the 3Ts value chain and its effects on the conflict, notably conflict financing & human rights abuses

Recommendations for actions under each circumstance by reference to international standards

Channel Research role

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Principles Independence & neutrality Accountability & performance Protection

Reference documents iTSCi membership rules International & national regulations in respect to conflict

minerals OECD guidance Reports of the UN group of experts

Principles & reference docs

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Consultation Triangulation – evidence based approach

• of sources & methods, degree of triangulation• formalization of the triangulation

Capturing the different types of linkages with the conflict / Defining a level of analysis level of risks

Cost efficient solutions & feasible recommendations

Approach