The Betts Group supplies first UK net-zero gold to Titcombe

The Betts Group has introduced the first batch of Single Mine Origin (SMO) fine gold grain from the Bellevue Mine in Western Australia to the UK market. 

Bristol-based Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery is the first independent retailer to receive the material for use in its bespoke collections.

The Bellevue Mine reached net-zero emissions (Scope 1 and Scope 2) in 2025. The site utilises an off-grid hybrid wind and solar power station and has previously operated on 100% renewable energy for over 100 consecutive hours. 

Earlier this year, the facility became an SMO Gold Member Mine following an audit of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) operations.

The Betts Group, based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter, acts as the exclusive UK supplier of SMO Gold. 

In addition to gold grain, the specialist provides responsibly sourced silver recycled from medical X-ray waste and is a certified refinery for Fairtrade and Fairmined metals. The company recently expanded its international operations through a strategic investment in the German precious metals supplier, Fairever.

Mark Smith, Titcombe Bespoke Jewellery chief executive, said: “Our clients are committed to making conscious choices about the materials used in their fine jewellery, especially with regard to sustainability. By choosing The Betts Group and SMO Gold, specifically from the Bellevue Mine, we can reassure our clients that their gold is fully traceable and responsibly sourced from a net-zero emission mine.”

Charlie Betts, managing director of The Betts Group, added: “Bellevue is a testament to what can be achieved with an ambitious and committed approach to reducing the carbon emissions associated with gold mining. To date, the jewellery industry has largely relied on promoting recycled gold as the lowest emission option for precious metal. However, this is fraught with misconceptions and often such carbon reduction claims cannot be substantiated.”