About Ghana Gold Expo
Our Involvement in Supply Chain Ethics since 2018
for Gold Sourcing and Critical Minerals Standards in Africa
We provide ongoing property maintenance which includes lawn mowing, fertilizing, spring and fall cleanups, de-thatching, aerating, seeding, mulching, edging, herbicide application, plant health care, snow plowing, pruning, and tree care and removal.
Independent Audits and Assessments:
the foundation conduct on-site inspections, worker interviews, and reviews of internal company records to verify compliance with human rights and environmental regulations. We also serve as organizations third-party verifiers for certifications under charters like Fairtrade Gold or the Responsible Minerals Assurance Process (RMAP). Launched March 2018 together with The Western Regional Coordinating Council, Ghana.
Desk Research and Public Disclosure Review:
in 2020 we worked with three refineries in Africa to analyze their publicly available reports, transparency disclosures, and risk management policies to identify inconsistencies or gaps in their due diligence this led us to nominate Gold Coast Refinery to become a member of the RJC.
On-the-Ground Supply Chain Mapping
By establishing assessment teams at mining sites, trading hubs, and transportation routes, we fact-checked a refinery’s and central banks claims about where their gold originates, particularly in high-risk or conflict-affected areas. Launched in July 2021 with Private flyers in Kaduna, Nigeria and in Ghana-The Domestic Purchase Gold Programme, BANK OF GHANA,Kenya, Rwanda, Mauritania, Chad and El Salvador.
Traceability and Technology Monitoring:
we have designed, developed and promoted our own tools like the ASM Minerals Reporting Template (ASM-MRT) that led to blockchain-based tracking systems to monitor the flow of gold and flag “red flags” such as irregular payments or inconsistent documentation with our Japanese and Swiss development firms since 2021.
Grievance Mechanisms and Whistleblower Protection:
In July 2022 Forbes Monaco recognizes the Foundation as the No.1 Mining Policy Foundation which often establish confidential channels for workers and local communities to report abuses, such as child labor or environmental damage, which may otherwise be hidden from official mining operational audits.
Advocacy and Public Reporting:
Every year, we publish reports and launch campaigns to expose unethical practices, pressuring stakeholders to adopt stronger OECD Due Diligence Guidance. As well as promoting Zero Mercury usage.
Our Benchmark, Key Frameworks
& Tools for Monitoring
We provide ongoing property maintenance which includes lawn mowing, fertilizing, spring and fall cleanups, de-thatching, aerating, seeding, mulching, edging, herbicide application, plant health care, snow plowing, pruning, and tree care and removal.
OECD Due Diligence Guidance:
The global standard used to assess if a refinery’s five-step management system for risk identification is functioning.
RJC Responsible Gold Guidance:
A set of standards specifically for refineries to ensure they do not finance conflict or money laundering.
CRAFT Code:
A standard developed (Alliance for Responsible Mining (ARM) to help refiners and miners assess social and environmental risks in artisanal supply chains.
Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI):
Provides tools and a database of “conformant” smelters and refiners based on independent audits.
