FAMILY GOLD

Mining companies usually act purely economically from the point of view of maximizing profits and do not care as much about raising the living standards of the local population as they do not see this as their task and see it as an additional cost factor. For such companies, sustainability is only a necessary evil, limited to a minimum, associated with effort and costs, which is necessarily communicated to the public, but is usually not implemented completely and correctly.
Like other African countries, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has rich deposits of various mineral resources. Despite the rich mineral resources, the majority of the local population suffers from poverty and a below-average standard of living. The "Bentheim Group" is the first and only company worldwide to have all mining rights in Kwango in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). One of the most important reasons why our company has these exclusive contracts is the mutual trust that has grown over the years, our excellent relationships and the promise of "holistic sustainability".
For us, sustainability is not an empty promise - we are committed to ourselves and our contractual partners and trust-givers in the mining regions to consistently operate sustainable mining from start to finish. For us, holistic sustainable mining means that not only is the mining itself sustainable ("sustainability in the narrower sense"), but also that the standard of living for the entire population in regions around the mining areas is significantly improved ("sustainability in the broader sense").

Narrower sense sustainability:

  • No child labor and no child mercenaries.
  • Workers are paid according to EU standards.
  • Workers are treated fairly, safely and equitably.
  • Workers and their families are provided with dignified housing, food and medical care.
  • Land areas are recultivated after mining.

Broader sense sustainability:

  • Our company helps the country to develop economically.
  • Our company helps the population and communities to significantly improve the standard of living (e.g. road construction, schools, infrastructure, medical facilities, digitization).
  • Our company involves the population in the value chain so that their prosperity can be built up in a decentralized and transitive manner.
The company is always consulting with government officials, community leaders and other relevant stakeholders to discuss and address the key needs of the regions. Due to the significant increase in living standards in all areas, life in these areas becomes worth living and enjoyable - people can live with dignity in their countries and no longer have to flee to other countries for a better life.
► Under "family gold" we understand our task and obligation to fully fulfill holistic sustainability. "Family gold" implies the promise that precious metals have been mined according to the principles of holistic sustainability. "Family gold" means that we mine and trade gold on an ethical basis. Our customers can buy our gold with a clear conscience. Our investors can share in our company's profits with a clear conscience.