They are "fairmined" gold - a label certified by a Colombian NGO - and the more widely known "fairtrade" label launched by Swiss foundation Max Havelaar.
Both support artisanal mines that seek to preserve the environment in terms of extraction methods, along with decent working conditions and wages for the miners.
Such production remains limited - just a few hundred kilograms annually. Global gold output by comparison totals around 3,300 tons.
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