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Interview with Iván Salas in Revista ProActivo: Why trust is becoming the new gold standard in Peru


In a recent interview published by ProActivo Magazine, Iván Salas shares his vision of the transformation that the Peruvian gold sector is experiencing, in a context where the demand for greater transparency and traceability redefines the rules of the market. The global gold market is changing… and Peru too.

Today, the value of gold no longer depends solely on its international price, but on something much more powerful: confidence in its origin. In an environment where buyers, refineries and financial institutions are increasingly demanding transparency, traceability has become a key requirement to access international markets.

In this context, artisanal and small-scale mining has a great opportunity: to integrate into more formal, sustainable and competitive value chains. In addition, actors such as processing plants are taking a central role, ensuring control, documentation and compliance throughout the chain. The future of Peruvian gold will not only be golden because of its price, but also because of the confidence it inspires in the world.

“Far from being an additional cost, advancing in certification and traceability is a long-term investment. It allows the operation to be ordered, reduce risks and generate greater value for miners and for the country” – Ivan Salas

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