What is Fairmined Gold?
Fairmined Gold is gold from certified artisanal and small-scale mines, bought on fixed terms: at least 95 % of the London gold price, plus a
Florian Harkort
27. September 2026
In the precious metals sector, certifications and sourcing models are the most important point of reference. But not all of them deliver the same level of assurance. Here we explain the relevant frameworks, how they differ and what they actually deliver.
Fairmined Gold is gold from certified artisanal and small-scale mines, bought on fixed terms: at least 95 % of the London gold price, plus a
The Fairmined Gold Standard is the rulebook that artisanal and small-scale mining organizations follow to sell certified gold. It sets binding requirements on mercury, safety,
The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) is the Colombian nonprofit that created the Fairmined Standard and has worked with artisanal and small-scale gold miners for
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