Fairmined is an initiative whose label certifies gold and silver of responsible origin. Guarantee that it is a traceable gold or silver, extracted with the best mining practices aimed at preserving the environment, and support the development of artisanal and small-scale mining communities.
Why Choose Fairmined Gold & Silver?
100% Traceability
All parts of the supply chain are identified, starting from the origin of gold in a certified Artisanal Small-Scale Mine, through the refiner, the authorized supplier, up to the licensee who sells products to the public.
Verifiable Inventory Control
The Fairmined standard demands inventory control of certified metals through a centralized control system that involves recording and validating each metal exchange among certificates.
Community Empowerment
In addition to receiving a fair price for the gold they produce, the miners receive a premium: money so that they can continue their process of improvement and development.
All parts of the supply chain are identified, starting from the origin of gold in a certified Artisanal Small-Scale Mine, through the refiner, the authorized supplier, up to the licensee who sells products to the public.
Verifiable Inventory Control
The Fairmined standard demands inventory control of certified metals through a centralized control system that involves recording and validating each metal exchange among certificates.
Community Empowerment
In addition to receiving a fair price for the gold they produce, the miners receive a premium: money so that they can continue their process of improvement and development.
social premium: 7 aud per gram of pure gold - included in price
Sourced exclusively from Fairmined certified mines & suppliers
Fairmined Silver
Certified to Fairmined Standards
social premium: 160 aud per kg of pure silver - included in price
Sourced exclusively from Fairmined certified mines & suppliers
Fairmined Gold
Certified to Fairmined Standards
social premium:
7 aud per gram of pure gold - included in price
Sourced exclusively from Fairmined certified mines & suppliers
Fairmined Silver
Certified to Fairmined Standards
social premium: 160 aud per kg of pure silver - included in price
Sourced exclusively from Fairmined certified mines & suppliers
GROWING DEMAND
Online searches for ethical jewelry have been increasing by 75% year-on-year and “ethical gold” has seen a 73% rise in interest since January 2020.
CERTIFIED GOLD
Almost 50% of U.S. consumers between the ages of 25 and 35 would choose certified responsible gold from artisanal and small-scale mining.**
CONSUMERS SPENDING
Consumers are likely to spend more on products made with responsibly mined gold (up to 8% more) when they learn about artisanal and small-scale mining.**
*fairmined.org statistics from the 2020 conscious jewelry trends report by ExJewel.com ** Artisanal and gold consumer’s study by the MVEye 2020
GROWING DEMAND
Online searches for ethical jewellery have been increasing by 75% year-on-year and “ethical gold” has seen a 73% rise in interest since January 2020.
CERTIFIED GOLD
Almost 50% of U.S. consumers between the ages of 25 and 35 would choose certified responsible gold from artisanal and small-scale mining.**
CONSUMERS SPENDING
Consumers are likely to spend more on products made with responsibly mined gold (up to 8% more) when they learn about artisanal and small-scale mining.**
*fairmined.org statistics from the 2020 conscious jewelry trends report by ExJewel.com ** Artisanal and gold consumer’s study by the MVEye 2020
The objective of the Fairmined Standard is to continue to strengthen the organizational, economic, social, labour and environmental development of artisanal and small-scale mining organizations, and to promote responsible gold to be proud of.
DO PRODUCTS INCLUDE A FAIRMINED CERTIFICATE?
Yes, a certificate is provided with all Fairmined gold and silver products (bars, coins, grains and jewellery). This certificate includes information such as the mine of origin.
WHY ARE FAIRMINED METALS MORE EXPENSIVE?
Unlike industrially mined silver, Fairmined Silver is a precious and scarce by-product of responsible gold mining. A kilogram of doré gold (approximately 800 grams of pure gold) yields only a small amount of silver – roughly 100 to 150 grams. This low yield means that gold sales must significantly outpace silver sales (by a factor of 5 to 8). Furthermore, small-scale gold mining inherently has higher operational costs than large-scale silver mining, and the required segregated refining process adds to the overall expense.
WHAT IS THE FAIRMINED PREMIUM?
Miners receive USD 4 for every gram of Fairmined gold sold (extracted with responsible chemical management). And in the case of Fairmined ECO gold (extracted without the use of chemicals) they receive USD 6 for each gram of gold.
WHAT IS THE FAIRMINED PREMIUM INVESTED IN?
The improvement of mining organization, miners welfare, development and well-being of the local community and environmental preservation.
Our commitment to ethical sourcing is part of a broader responsibility: to protect and preserve the natural world, respecting the well-being of both people and wildlife.
The objective of the Fairmined Standard is to continue to strengthen the organizational, economic, social, labour and environmental development of artisanal and small-scale mining organizations, and to promote responsible gold to be proud of.
DO PRODUCTS INCLUDE A FAIRMINED CERTIFICATE?
Yes, a certificate is provided with all Fairmined gold and silver products (bars, coins, grains and jewellery). This certificate includes information such as the mine of origin.
WHY ARE FAIRMINED METALS MORE EXPENSIVE?
Unlike industrially mined silver, Fairmined Silver is a precious and scarce by-product of responsible gold mining. A kilogram of doré gold (approximately 800 grams of pure gold) yields only a small amount of silver – roughly 100 to 150 grams. This low yield means that gold sales must significantly outpace silver sales (by a factor of 5 to 8). Furthermore, small-scale gold mining inherently has higher operational costs than large-scale silver mining, and the required segregated refining process adds to the overall expense.
WHAT IS THE FAIRMINED PREMIUM?
Miners receive USD 4 for every gram of Fairmined gold sold (extracted with responsible chemical management). And in the case of Fairmined ECO gold (extracted without the use of chemicals) they receive USD 6 for each gram of gold.
WHAT IS THE FAIRMINED PREMIUM INVESTED IN?
The improvement of mining organization, miners welfare, development and well-being of the local community and environmental preservation.
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