ARM is developing a Standard Zero for certifying artisanal and small-scale gold mining as fair trade. Standard Zero aims to improve social and environmental conditions for miners through a multi-stakeholder initiative. It establishes principles for responsible mining practices. ARM is piloting Standard Zero at gold mining sites to test the criteria and support sustainable, organized artisanal mining. If successful, Standard Zero could benefit millions of miners and generate hundreds of millions in fair trade gold sales annually.

1. ARM’S MULTISTAKEHOLDER INITIATIVE Cristina Echavarría Executive Director 8TH CASM ANNUAL MEETING Brasilia, October 2008 STANDARD ZERO FOR FAIRTRADE ARTISANAL GOLD AND ASSOCIATED SILVER AND PLATINUM

9. PROCESS TO DEVELOP STANDARD ZERO 2006-2009

10. Participation of Stakeholders

17. A Living Mark: How does the Mark work in Real Life?

18. ACHIEVEMENTS AND CHALLENGES