Fairmined Standard
The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM)
The Fairmined Standard for Gold and Associated Precious Metals to support the sustainable development of artisanal and small-scale mining communities was initially developed in partnership with the Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) and Fairtrade in 2009, however since 2013 it has been developed by ARM. The standard seeks to support the sustainable development of artisanal and small-scale mining organisations. It includes progressive requirements for mining organisations to operate formally and legally, and requirements for environmental protection, improved labour rights, better working conditions, traceability and socio-economic development. The latter is achieved through the Fairmined Premium for mined materials.
- Current Version: v2.0 (2014)
- First Published: 2004
About
| Name | Fairmined Standard |
| Owner(s) | The Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) |
| First Published | 2004 |
| Current Version Published | v2.0 (2014) |
| Licensing Terms | Open Access |
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| Number of Participants | 10-50 |
| Applicable Size of Entity | Small |
Governance
| Scheme Holder Type |
Civil Society Organisation An organisation serving the interest of its members or citizens that is distinct from business or government. Civil society organisations can be in the private or family sphere and be non-profit initiatives, non-governmental organisations, and social enterprises. |
| Core Focus |
Operating standard A standard that sets expectations for the sustainability performance of a standard-holding organisation's own operations |
| Claim Type | Business practice performance |
Assurance
| Verification Requirement | Independent 3rd Party |
| Verification Frequency | Annual |
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| Assessor Qualifications | Professional assessment qualifications (e.g., ISO, ASI, IRCA, APSCA, etc.) |
| Public Audit Reporting | None |
| Applicability | Site-level |
| Assurance Notes | The geographic scope of producing countries includes low and medium income countries qualifying for Official Development Assistance (ODA) in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Oceania. |
Consultation
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