*CONFLICT FREE GOLD

UPMR has been assessed as a Conformant Gold Refiner by the Responsible Minerals Initiative and is in compliance with the RMAP (Responsible Minerals Assurance Program) as a "Conflict-Free" smelter in gold. It is our policy not to conduct business with any counterparty that takes any material from any country or region which we believe was obtained with methods involving exploitation or other serious human rights violations or which may, directly or indirectly, support or benefit armed rebels or terrorist groups through illegal finance or other activities. UPMR has also been in compliance with the Dodd-Frank – Section 1502 from its enactment and has historically been committed to responsible sourcing of gold since our inception.

Responsible Jewellery Council (RJC): Code of Practices

The RJC – COP provides the guidelines which define the criteria for the ethical, social, human rights, and environmental standards for responsible business practices throughout the jewelry supply chain. UPMR has held this certification since 2016. This certification indicates an assurance to our customers and business partners that we conduct our business responsibly.