Artisanal mines support millions of people in the poorest regions of the world. These communities suffer from economic exploitation, corruption, human rights abuses, child labor, but they are also exposed to risks to health and the environment. Mercury emissions, cyanide, and other toxic substances cause serious air, soil, and water pollution. Working conditions in mines are often dangerous and tools rudimentary.
Faced with this, Fairmined labeled Ethical Gold is a great, encouraging and positive response. It comes from artisanal mines on a human scale, which meet the demanding eco-responsible standards, guaranteeing social and environmental progress.