Sector workers called upon to help shape Fairtrade and Fairmined gold standard review

By using experience and knowledge gained since the product first went on sale last year, the review will see adjustments made to the existing standards.

The standards will be extended beyond South America to both Africa and Asia to widen the opportunities for disadvantaged miners and for commercial partners offering products made from certified metal.

Public consultation on the standards will take place until 7 October. Interested parties can visit www.fairtrade.net/standards or www.communitymining.org to review the amendments and, if they see fit, provide feedback on the standards. Any questions that do arise can be emailed to [email protected]

Fairtrade and Fairmined certification for gold proves to retailers and consumers that artisanal and small-scale miners are getting a fair deal and that responsible mining practices have been used.

Image: Miners at Cuatro Horas mine in Peru, credit to Eduardo Martino.