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SMO GOLD COVERAGE

The story of SMO Gold is one of raising standards and redefining what responsible gold can mean.

Explore the latest news, press coverage, partnerships and milestones as we work to make traceability, transparency and accountability the standard for gold. From industry recognition to the people and projects driving change, discover the stories shaping the future of gold.

NEW YORK TIMES | SEPTEMBER 2026

ST PAUL'S CATHEDRAL

By Milena Martins-Alexandre

St Paul’s Cathedral is preparing for a major conservation and regilding project involving the ball and cross atop its dome and the Golden Gallery. The New York Times explores how SMO Gold from the Bellevue Gold Project in Western Australia was chosen for this historic regilding, with documented provenance back to the mine itself.

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GOLDSMITHS REVIEW | SEPTEMBER 2026
Single Mine Origin Gold - Page 48-51
By Joanna Hardy

What if every piece of gold came with a story you could trust? In The Goldsmiths’ Review, renowned jewellery expert Joanna Hardy explores the thinking behind Single Mine Origin Gold, and why knowing where gold comes from matters. A closer look at provenance, transparency and the potential to change the way the jewellery industry thinks about gold.

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FINANCIAL TIMES | JULY 2026
‘Made in Thailand’ gains ground as mark of quality in jewellery
By Francesca Fearon

Exploring how Thailand is strengthening its reputation for quality in jewellery manufacturing, highlighting the growing importance of provenance and trust — values at the heart of SMO Gold’s commitment to transparent, traceable gold sourcing.
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PROFESSIONAL JEWELLER | JUNE 2026
Beaverbrooks unveils new traceable diamond collection
By Harriet Whitaker

Bringing provenance to the forefront of fine jewellery, combining traceable Botswana diamonds with SMO Gold, to give customers greater confidence in the origins of their jewellery.

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PROFESSIONAL JEWELLER | JUNE 2026
The Betts Group launches 3D wedding ring designer
By Harriet Whitaker

Bespoke design and traceable materials work together to give jewellers and their customers the freedom to create personalised wedding rings in SMO Gold.
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PROFESSIONAL JEWELLER | JUNE 2026
The power of personalisation
By Harriet Whitaker

Charlie Betts explores how co-creation is reshaping wedding ring retail, bringing bespoke design and traceable SMO Gold together.
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PROFESSIONAL JEWELLER | JUNE 2026
Shortlist Revealed
By Harriet Whitaker

SMO Gold has been shortlisted as a finalist for Responsible Business of the Year at the Professional Jeweller Awards 2026, sponsored by the Responsible Jewellery Council.
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SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST | JUNE 2026

A GLITTERING LEGACY

By Divia Harilela

Exploring London’s enduring goldsmithing heritage and the next generation of British jewellery talent, highlighting how provenance and transparency are shaping a more responsible future for gold.

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FINANCIAL TIMES | MAY 2026
A fine jewellery collective
By Elisa Anniss

Meet the collective bringing together distinctive design and craftsmanship, reflecting the growing importance of provenance and responsible sourcing in luxury jewellery.
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THE TIMES | APRIL 2026
Gold gets ethical
By Francesca Fearon

Going inside Senegal’s Sabodala gold mine to explore how SMO Gold is connecting traceable gold sourcing with responsible mining, community investment and jewellers.
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SPHERE | MARCH 2026
Fine Jewellery Invests as Gold Prices Rise
By Avril Groom

As gold prices soar, SPHERE speaks to Charlie Betts about the impact on jewellery design, the value of gold as an investment and the importance of responsible sourcing, featuring SMO Gold in creations by leading designers.
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THE GLOSSARY | FEBRUARY 2026
The Valentine Issue
By The Glossary Team

Spotlighting L’Atelier Nawbar’s Warrior Venus ring, crafted in SMO Gold with coral and diamonds, showcasing how traceable gold is finding its place in contemporary fine jewellery.
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ROBB REPORT | JANUARY 2026
How traceable, responsibly sourced gold could reshape the future of the industry
By Jill Newman

Exploring the growing demand for traceable gold in fine jewellery, highlighting SMO Gold’s approach to connecting luxury with verified provenance and greater transparency.
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FINANCIAL TIMES | JANUARY 2026
Traceable gold brand targets growth after deal with net zero mine
By Kate Youde

The Financial Times examines how SMO Gold is expanding its reach through a partnership with a net-zero gold mine, advancing its ambition to make traceable, responsibly sourced gold.
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