With the right support and incentives, small-scale mining organizations offer the greatest opportunity for a positive social and environmental impact. This thoughtful approach goes further in addressing the real issues associated with gold mining including: ● Supporting socio-economic development of communities● Environmental protection● Good working conditions● Traceability of Fairmined minerals● Supporting socio-economic development of communitiesAdditionally, Ecological Fairmined Gold is extracted and processed without using any toxic chemicals, such as mercury, within the mining organization. You can learn more by visiting our Responsible Sourcing Page. Fairmined is an assurance label that provides the world with gold to be proud of: certified gold from responsible artisanal and small-scale mining organizations working with the Fairmined standard. Choosing to build your jewelry with Eco Fairmined Gold supports the organizations who are passionate about mining in a way that respects the land and brings dignity to the community. This is the most direct way you can support a positive change in the way gold is mined.