【Montreal, Qu】McGill University’s 2025 Report Produced and Published in Accordance with the Act to Combat Forced and Child Labor in Supply Chains: A Component of Our Commitment to Ethical Supply Chains

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights McGill University’s 2025 report on combating forced and child labor in its supply chains, detailing the…

【London, UK】Responsible Sourcing Newsletter: Uniting Markets, Assurance Programme Enhancements & CoO Reporting Framework

Editor’s NoteThe London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) has appointed Nirali Shah as its new Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Director. With…

【Switzerland】Behind the Refiners’ Rhetoric – Gold Traceability: Technology as an Alibi?

Editor’s NoteAs international pressure mounts for greater transparency in the gold supply chain, this article examines the challenges facing one…

【London, UK】Transparency First: Sustainability & Responsible Sourcing Report 2025 Launches

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights the acceleration of transparency requirements for gold refiners, moving the implementation deadline from 2027 to…

【Canada】Protecting Human Rights in Federal Markets

Editor’s NoteThis statement outlines the Canadian government’s commitment to ethical procurement, focusing on protecting supply chains from human…

【Switzerland】Gold Traceability: The Weak Link in Swiss Watchmaking

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the persistent challenge of traceability within the Swiss watch industry, highlighting a 2023 WWF report that…

The Myth of ‘Risk-Free’ Gold in the Global Gold Industry

Editor’s NoteThis article challenges the widespread belief in “risk-free” gold, highlighting the environmental and ethical complexities often hidden…

【Austria】”Münze Österreich”: All That Glitters is Poison?

Editor’s NoteThis article examines the opaque supply chain behind a major European mint’s gold, highlighting the insufficiency of current industry…

【Mexico】2025 Anti-Money Laundering Law Reform: Impact and New Obligations for Regulated Entities

Editor’s NoteThis article outlines the key implications of the 2025 Anti-Money Laundering Law reform, which introduces new obligations for regulated…

【South Korea】Korea Zinc Strengthens Global Supply Chain Transparency… Comprehensively Expands ESG Management

Editor’s NoteThis article highlights Korea Zinc’s proactive steps to integrate ESG principles into its core operations, specifically by enhancing due…