Muzo Emeralds
Muzo, a lively town situated in Boyaca, Colombia, is renowned for its exquisite emeralds, which form the backbone of its thriving economy. The history of emerald mining in Muzo dates...
Fairmined Impact
Fairmined certification is a rigorous and ongoing process that promotes social and environmental responsibility in mines. The certification entails continuous growth and improvement, as mines undergo audits and guidance from...
Eco Gold Process
Eco gold represents a significant shift in gold extraction, eliminating the use of harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide that pose both environmental and health risks to mining communities. Artisanal,...
Portraits
The portraits below were taken during my trips to visit Fairmined gold mines in Peru and emerald mines in Colombia. This will be an ongoing series and I will be adding...
Behind Sustainable Mining
In May 2022, I embarked on a transformative journey organized by Fairmined, joining a group of 12 jewelers from across the globe to visit three certified alluvial mines in Peru....