Today we launch our updated Fairmined certification system

© ARM

27 May 2014

We are happy to announce the signing of the final contracts authorizing IMOswiss AG (IMO) as Fairmined certification body for mining organisations and SCS Global Services as Fairmined certification body for downstream licensees and operators.

The Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Organisations wishing to be certified are audited by IMOswiss AG that will determine their compliance with the Fairmined Standard requirements for mining. Certified Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Organisations receive a Fairmined minimum price for their gold and a premium, which is reinvested into community projects and improved mining operations. After obtaining certification the organisations undergo annual audits to assure their compliance with the development approach of the standard and their continuous improvement of conditions at mines, processing units and in the surrounding communities.

Read more in our joint press release with IMOswiss AG on the auditing and certification services to Artisanal and Small-scale Mining Organisations.

Buyers, refiners, distributors, manufacturers and jewelers wishing to become Fairmined authorized operators and licensees will be independently audited by SCS Global Services to confirm compliance with the Fairmined requirements of traceability, accurate claims and product composition.

Read more in our joint press release with SCS Global Services on the certification services to downstream licensees and operators.

The launch of the updated certification and auditing system follows the recent publication of version 2.0 of the Fairmined Standard, which includes some important updates to provide new opportunities for artisanal and small-scale miners in the global marketplace.  The certification and auditing system is in line with international recognised procedures and methodologies for third party certification and auditing systems, and shall provide all users with transparent and comprehensive information on requirements, fees and procedures.

In our new website section on the Fairmined certification system you can find all the relevant documents and more information related to the certification process for mining organizations.

For documents relevant to the authorization of licensees and operators, please contact Kenneth Porter at  gro.g1778463710ninim1778463710ytinu1778463710mmoc@1778463710retro1778463710phten1778463710nek1778463710.

For more information on ARM´s certification and auditing system please contact:

Mr. Ronald Koepke, Alliance for Responsible Mining at gro.g1778463710ninim1778463710ytinu1778463710mmoc@1778463710noita1778463710cifit1778463710rec1778463710

Mr. Philipp Wagner,IMOswiss AG (IMO) at  hc.om1778463710i@wp1778463710      

Mrs. Alicia Godlove, SCS Global Services at  moc.s1778463710ecivr1778463710eslab1778463710olgsc1778463710s@evo1778463710ldoGA1778463710