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MINES: Small miners gain access to fair trade system

At a time when informal mining causes serious environmental and social problems the country presents an opportunity to promote the formalization artisanal gold miners: the inclusion of them in the global trading system fair, sponsored by the Fairtrade Labelling Organizations International.

As reported Olinda Orozco, president of the Institute for Social Development Network (IRDS), which is leading companies in Peru to fit into the system, said that three firms are applying for the certificate Fairtrade: Society of Mineworkers (SOTRAMI), Tailings and Mine Community Aurífera Aurífera January 4, the first two located in Ayacucho and the last in Arequipa.

also four other mining companies have begun to manage the requirements requested by the certificate to apply.

PRIMA

According to Orozco, the 'fairtrade' gives producers a 10% premium based on international gold prices. This premium is paid primarily by jewelers who sell their products under the label of 'Fairmined', which is particular to gold production.

The 'Fairmined' states that gold purchases are made to small businesses and community, formal and concession owners that meet environmental standards and hiring right (does not allow the exploitation of children and calls for gender equity).

Federico Gamarra, IRDS consultant, said that in April is expected to be made the first export of gold from the Peruvian companies are in the process, while in June would participate in the annual jewelers in England.

He said several companies in Colombia and Bolivia have been involved in this process.

"The jewelers are looking for this type of seal because it allows greater efficiency and because it gives buyers confidence that after these gems work no injustice or affected the environment," he says.

The 'Fairmined' is only targeted to small businesses. Not participate in the system of large or medium-sized mining.

FIGURES

150% is the average return of jewelers who enter the fair trade system ('fairtrade').

approximately 100 thousand people are linked to illegal exploitation and trade of gold in Peru.

2% is the annual rate of formalization of the miners who want access to the law in the country

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