Supply Chain

RJC, LBMA and CFS announce cross-recognition agreement

In a joint press release, the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) and the EICC-GeSI Conflict Free Smelter programme (CFS) announced an agreement of mutual cross-recognition of gold refiner audits.

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RJC recognises release of SEC’s Dodd-Frank rule

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has recognised the release of the final rule for Dodd-Frank Section 1502 on conflict minerals and encourages the use of RJC chain-of-custody certification for gold sourcing.

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Responsible Jewellery Council to review its Code of Practices

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced it will revise its Code of Practices (COP). RJC's COP is the standard against which all of its members must be able to prove independently verified conformance of responsible business practices to achieve certification.

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World Gold Council unveils latest draft of Conflict-Free Gold Standard

The World Gold Council today unveiled an new ‘exposure draft’ for its Conflict-Free Gold Standard.

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Holts Academy and BJA launch business training courses

  Holts Academy of Jewellery and the British Jewellers’ Association (BJA) have launched a new series of jewellery-specific business training courses.

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RJC and London Bullion Market Association give joint industry briefing at Baselworld

  The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) and the London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) today co-presented an industry briefing on Chain-of-Custody and LBMA Responsible Gold Guidance at Baselworld.

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RJC announces press conference and chain of custody session at Vicenzaoro

The Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC) has announced a press conference and a Chain of Custody (CoC) session to be held at the Vicenza trade show, 'Vicenzaoro Winter 2012' on Monday 16 January.

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Fairtrade and Fairmined gold certification set for the States in 2012

An international group of jewellery, mining and environmental stakeholders, including the UK’s Greg Valerio, met at the end of last month and agreed on the need to establish the certification of Fairtrade and Fairmined gold in the US market.   Aiming for 2012, the group will “undertake a critical examination…

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Jewellery Focus becomes a Supporter of the Responsible Jewellery Council

Jewellery Focus is proud to announce that it has become an official Supporter of the Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC), aligning its commitment to transparent business endeavours with the RJC’s mission to advance ethical practices throughout the jewellery supply chain, from mine to retail.   “We are delighted to announce Jewellery…

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