Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining
This coverage examines Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining (ASM) and its importance to the global and UK jewellery supply chain. Jewellery Focus reports on sourcing practices, ethical challenges, and international initiatives aimed at improving transparency, worker welfare, and environmental responsibility within ASM communities. Coverage includes insights into certification schemes, traceability standards, and industry collaborations supporting responsible sourcing. Trade professionals gain a deeper understanding of how ASM practices affect gold and gemstone supply, sustainability commitments, and consumer confidence.
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Jul- 2024 -26 JulyRetailers
Jessica Cadzow-Collins to launch Juraster Fine Jewellery
UK-based jewellery expert and trained gemologist Jessica Caszow-Collins is set to launch Juraster Fine Jewellery. With over three decades of fine jewellery expertise and having worked with the likes of Asprey, Chaumet and Garrard, Caszow-Collins was inspired to create a collection of her own that’s both “accessible and makes a…
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Dec- 2022 -23 DecemberRetailers
Lebrusan Studio launches Artisan Collection of engagement rings
Lebrusan Studio has officially launched its Artisan Collection, a new troupe of engagement rings crafted exclusively from traceable and artisanally mined materials. The collection includes gold bands, elevated claw settings and 1ct round brilliant cut central diamonds, along with the option for hand engraving. Variations include a classic solitaire, a…
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Jul- 2020 -8 JulyInternational
GemFair to deliver regional training programmes
GemFair has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH and the Mano River Union (MRU) in a bid to develop and deliver a capacity building programme in West Africa. The partnership will see them jointly deliver a regional training programme that aims to…
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Sep- 2014 -24 SeptemberTrade Organisations
RJC officially recognises ‘Fairmined’ small-scale mining standard
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) yesterday announced an official standard for artisanal and small-scale mining. The ‘Fairmined Standard v.2.0’ is now officially recognised as a Responsible Mining Standard under the RJC Chain of Custody (CoC) standard for precious metals. The standard aims to…
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15 SeptemberTrade Organisations
Fairtrade announces consultation process on its Standard for Gold
Fairtrade International has launched a public consultation on its Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals for Artisanal and Small-scale Mining. The consultation will explore how Fairtrade can best tackle new regulation and legislation in the gold industry. The aim is for Fairtrade to offer a small but scalable solution…
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Nov- 2013 -27 NovemberTrade Organisations
RJC launch new Code of Practices
The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has launched its new Code of Practices while celebrating more than two-thirds of its membership achieving Certified Member level. During 2012 to 2013, the RJC carried out an extensive multi-stakeholder review of its mandatory Member standard, the Code of Practices. Incorporating valuable feedback from over…
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Nov- 2011 -15 NovemberTrade Organisations
ARM and RJC join forces to improve practices in artisanal and small scale mining
The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) have announced their agreement on a memorandum of understanding (MOU), to work co-operatively on shared objectives. The ARM and RJC will collaborate to develop projects to improve social, environmental and labour practices, and to ensure the implementation…
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