Blockchain and other innovations that enhance the traceability of gold and other minerals
By: Franyi Sarmiento, Ph.D., Inspenet, May 13, 2022.
The gold that is extracted from a mine and reaches the final consumer goes through a chain of processes (refining, smelting, etc.) that must be transparent and guarantee that it is a conflict-free mineral and that it is not tainted by exploitation or other problems associated with human rights.