From artisanal miners to jewelers, the quest for responsible, transparent and ethical gold sourcing
PX Précinox, a renowned company in the field of precious metal refining and alloy creation, opened its doors to a group of independent jewelers from the French-speaking part of Switzerland on August 30. The event aimed to bring together industry professionals around a common quest: responsible, transparent and ethical gold sourcing.
The event kicked off with a presentation by Mr Christophe Nicolet, Director of PX Précinox SA, who shared essential information on responsible gold sources.
PX Précinox offers not only recycled and re-processed gold from industrial waste in Switzerland and Europe, but also responsible artisanal gold from its own PX Impact® label, sourced from a processing plant in Peru that works with independent miners.
This approach is seen as an exemplary alternative for those wishing to support transparent, traceable artisanal mining while having a positive impact on local communities.
PX Précinox combines unique skills in processing speed, flexibility, small batch sizes, high recovery rates and alloy homogeneity to meet the demands of the watchmaking, jewelry and luxury goods industries.
The event also featured PX Précinox’s 3P-Tech project, an additive printing method for precious metals. This revolutionary technology opens up new creative horizons for jewellers, eliminating the traditional limits of jewellery-making. Participants had the unique opportunity to see a concrete example of this technology with the live printing of a 5N gold jewel.
Marianne Brillat, R&D Project Manager at PXGroup, shared details of the 3P-Tech project, arousing keen interest among attendees. The fruitful exchanges throughout the day created an environment conducive to learning and sharing know-how.
“We are delighted to have been able to bring together creative minds and committed professionals at this unique event,” said Mr. Christophe Nicolet. “At PX Précinox, we believe in the importance of innovation and ethics in our industry. We are proud of our responsible gold initiatives and our commitment to responsible and ethical production.”
Encouraged by the quality of the discussions and the positive feedback from participants, PX Précinox plans to repeat this type of event in the future.
