THE SMO COMMITMENT
RESPONSIBLE GOLD SOURCING
TRACEABILITY
Before SMO, a tiny proportion of gold in the world was traceable, due to the nature of how it is mined, refined and sold. The origin of SMO Gold and its segregated journey is fully traceable by way of a QR code and single batch number.
The Chain of Custody, from the mine to approved LBMA refinery, where it is refined in segregation under independent supervision, to the onward shipment to manufacturing partners globally, for each batch is externally audited.
RESPONSIBILITY
Gold mining can be a force for good and the World Gold Council’s 51 Responsible Gold Mining Principles (RGMP’S), along with the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) and International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) principles provide valuable frameworks for best practice.
Member mines have a positive impact on the communities in which they operate, driving initiatives to address environmental, health, educational and social concerns. An independent annual assurance audit ensures conformance.
TRANSPARENCY
SMO only works with carefully selected member mines, that adhere to the strictest ESG principles and undergo an annual assurance audit, compliant with internationally recognised responsibility standards.
SMO member mines are committed to transparency through the sharing of comprehensive, independently audited ESG data annually. Commentary on initiatives to improve environmental and social performance adds depth to this commitment.
MAKE WITH SMO GOLD
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW DO I PARTNER WITH SMO GOLD
SMO Gold is available to everyone and partnering with us is easy. Just download a partner pack below or contact us and we’ll be happy to help get you started.
WHAT IS SMO GOLD?
SMO stands f or Single Mine Origin. We offer responsibly sourced gold to the jewellery and investment sectors. Our gold comes from SMO approved mines which means they have been selected as member mines.
These mines process to the highest possible global standards and they undergo annual in dependent assurance.
DOES SMO GOLD COST MORE?
By working with corporate mines, SMO is able to achieve economies of scale and keep costs to an absolute minimum.
There are costs associated with keeping SMO Gold segregated throughout the supply chain and independently auditing
this segregation to ensure the chain of custody is robust, however, for most
products, there is very little extra cost to jewellers or investors to work with SMO Gold as opposed to other gold.
HOW DOES SMO GOLD DIFFER FROM OTHERS?
Fairtrade and Fairmined gold are both great responsible initiatives working within the artisanal sector. Similarly, recycled gold
offers a responsible alternative.
However, the majority of gold consumption is derived from large-scale corporate mining and SMO targets this sector to ensure metals are sourced from the best and most progressive mines, and are fully traceable, affordable and available. For SMO, we are driving positive change within the gold mining industry.
WHERE DOES MY SMO GOLD COME FROM?
All SMO Gold is presented with a batch number and a QR code that allows you to trace your gold back to the member mine it came from.
Simply scan the code or visit our website and trace your gold by entering the batch number, which will reveal the name of the SMO member mine, from where your gold was sourced. You can read about the mine and the social and Environmental initiatives taking place local to the mine.
HOW IS SMO GOLD TRACEABLE?
SMO Gold is kept separate f rom all other material through the entire supply chain, from mine to finished product. We work with SMO approved mines (member mines), world-class logistics partners and LBMA refiners to ensure the integrity of this chain of custody.
Unlike most metal, which is comingled with material from multiple sources at the point of refining, SMO is refined in segregated batches in a process independently overseen by auditors - Bureau Veritas, the leader in testing, inspection and certification.
IS SMO GOLD AVAILABLE IN ALL ALLOYS AND COLOURS?
Yes. We offer a comprehensive range of SMO Gold alloys.
We can also manufacture custom alloys to specific customer requirements.
IS THERE A SPECIAL SMO HALLMARK?
Yes. All assay offices can apply the hallmark.
You will need to be registered on the ‘approved SMO’ list at y our chosen assay office.
DO SMO MEMBER MINES USE MERCURY?
Never. SMO member mines are 100% mercury free in their extraction process.
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EXPLORE & BUY
BUY JEWELLERY BULLION
SMO represents the future of the gold mining industry – offering full traceability, responsibility & transparency.
We offer a comprehensive selection within our jewellery bullion, including fine gold grain, sheet & wire, in a variety of alloys and colours. We can also custom make to specific client requirements.
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