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This gold bar is traceable to its source – enter the serial number below to view its origin and chain-of-custody record.
Gold in this line is sourced from mining partners assessed against our sourcing standard, covering legal compliance and human rights due diligence (see Regulations and Compliance).
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 each stage of the 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.
Small Craft gold is made with gold sourced by ASM mines accredited under recognized ASM-focused certification programs.
Supporting small scale mines
A portion of this product's price premium supports participating small-scale mining operations, including initiatives to improve mining practices and community programs.
Traceability, verified origin
This line offers a traceability system that documents chain-of-custody from accredited small-scale mining partners until the final product, in each step of the production process and supply chain.
Argor-Heraeus is a Swiss precious metals company founded in 1951 and headquartered in Mendrisio, Switzerland.
Part of the global Heraeus Group, Argor-Heraeus combines Swiss craftsmanship, technical expertise and a long-standing commitment to excellence across the precious metals value chain.
Serving investors, financial institutions and industrial partners worldwide, we deliver trusted and comprehensive precious metal solutions, with responsibility at our core.
