📈 Investissement⏱ 10 min de lecture
Ethical and fair-trade gold
Understand Fairmined labels and the origin of gold refined in Switzerland.
Ethical gold (Fairmined, Fairtrade) is becoming an essential standard. It guarantees that the gold was extracted without child labor, with fair wages, and limited environmental impact (notably the reduction of mercury).
The Swiss Role: Switzerland refines 70% of the world's gold. Refineries like Valcambi and Metalor have implemented strict 'Chain of Custody' protocols to exclude gold from conflict zones or illegal mines in the Amazon.
The Premium: Expect to pay a 5-10% premium for ethical gold jewelry or bars. This surplus goes directly to the development of mining communities and the restoration of ecosystems.