Tag: Fairtrade gold

First artisanal, small-scale mining co-operative in Africa becomes Fairtrade certified

November 2, 2016

Syanyonja Artisan Miners’ Alliance (SAMA) has become the first artisanal, small-scale gold mining co-operative in Africa to become Fairtrade certified under a Fairtrade Foundation pilot project. This certification brings hope to individuals risking their lives to mine gold from around Lake Victoria in East Africa.

Queen bestows MBE on fairtrade gold activist

January 5, 2016

Fairtrade gold advocate Greg Valerio has been named Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen's New Years' honour list 2016.

RJC accepts artisanal mining standard

October 9, 2012

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) says it is recognizing a small-scale mining benchmark as a responsible mining standard under its chain of custody (CoC) certification.

Fair and square: How you can bring ethical jewellery to your counter

June 1, 2012

A young couple walks through the glass doors of your store. You know why they have come; the light in their faces, how their bodies casually lean into each other as they look into the cases—it's obvious.

ARM presenting gold supplement at global forum

May 7, 2012

The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is taking its message of ensuring access to fair trade for small-scale and artisanal miners to a global forum dedicated to improving the economic and social well-being of people around the world.

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Tag: Fairtrade gold

What makes ethical jewellery ethical?

First artisanal, small-scale mining co-operative in Africa becomes Fairtrade certified

Queen bestows MBE on fairtrade gold activist

RJC accepts artisanal mining standard

Fair and square: How you can bring ethical jewellery to your counter

ARM presenting gold supplement at global forum

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What makes ethical jewellery ethical?

First artisanal, small-scale mining co-operative in Africa becomes Fairtrade certified

Queen bestows MBE on fairtrade gold activist

RJC accepts artisanal mining standard

Fair and square: How you can bring ethical jewellery to your counter

ARM presenting gold supplement at global forum

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