Thank you for making your thoughtful investment choice

By selecting Argor-Heraeus traceable gold, you contribute to responsible mining practices and benefit from a transparent supply chain within the precious metals industry. 

Trace your bar: serial number input
To trace your gold bar, just enter the serial number into our database. You will instantly receive information on the gold source, and other provenance details.
Argor-Heraeus: committedto responsibility

All the gold in our traceable line is sourced from selected mining partners who meet our strict standards in terms of compliance to national and international laws, respect of human rights, and responsible handling of precious metals.

How traceability works at Argor-Heraeus

Combining digital and physical solutions

Geoforensic analysis

This tool utilizes unique geological fingerprints of mining sites for database matching at the refinery.

Segregated production

Gold is refined through dedicated lines, production slots, and specific handling procedures.

Digital twin

Each bar is digitalized using surface-scan technology to create a digital twin for secure identification.

Provenance record

Distributed ledger technology provides a tamper-proof provenance record, connecting the entire supply chain.

The Small Craft product line

Artisanal and Small-scale Mining (ASM) plays a pivotal role in the mining industry, serving as a livelihood for 150 million people, and contributing significantly to the global supply of minerals and precious metals. 

The Small Craft product line offers fully traceable gold, sourced from ASM mines accredited from the leading world-recognized ASM focused programs.

By choosing this conscious investment product, you contribute to the empowering and formalising the ASM sector by:

 

  • improving working conditions
  • developing the local community
  • supporting environmentally conscious mining practices
Key features of Small Craft gold

Supporting small scale mines

The price premium of this product is used to actively support small scale mining operations, for example in adopting more sustainable methods, and to enhance the welfare of local communities.

ESG focused product line

The Small Craft gold product line is perfect for those who want to invest in traceable and responsible gold, while also contributing to a positive social impact in the field of artisanal mining.

About Argor-Heraeus

Excellence, Innovation, Responsibility: Expertise you can trust.

Argor-Heraeus is a long-standing precious metal company, founded in 1951 and located in Mendrisio, Switzerland.

As part of Heraeus Precious Metals, it is one of the world’s leading companies in the precious metals industry.

Find out more at www.argor-heraeus.com