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In order to promote ethical, social, human rights, and environmental standards for responsible business practices throughout the jewelry supply chain, the RJC-COP offers guidelines. With this certification, we can reassure our clients and business associates that we run our operations ethically. Learn more
RMI - RMAP (Responsible Minerals Initiative): For smelters and refiners that take part in the RMAP, the RMI establishes the standard (Responsible Minerals Assurance Program). This requirement carries out assurance testing to ensure that AgAu Solutions carries out its due diligence in compliance with internationally acknowledged guidelines, most notably the OECD Minerals Due Diligence Guidance for Responsible Supply Chains - Supplement on Gold (Annex II). Learn more
The Responsible Minerals Initiative has evaluated AgAu Solutions as a Conformant Gold Refiner and as a "Conflict-Free" gold smelter that complies with the RMAP (Responsible Minerals Assurance Program). It is against our company policy to work with any counterparty that imports products from any nation or territory that we suspect were obtained through exploitation or other serious human rights violations, or that may, directly or indirectly, fund or otherwise benefit armed rebels or terrorist organizations. Learn more
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August 3rd, 2022
US-China tensions gave gold a boost, but US Treasury yields restrained it. The price of gold dropped from its one-month high on Wednesday as a result of rising Treasury yields brought on by many hawkish remarks made by Federal Reserve officials.
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For investors seeking a safe haven, the rise in Treasury yields makes gold a less alluring investment. READ MORE