Compliance & Regulatory Standards

Gold Planet USA is committed to the highest standards of regulatory compliance, transparency, and ethical business practices in all our operations.

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Legal Compliance

Full adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations governing precious metals operations.

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Industry Standards

Certified compliance with precious metals industry standards and best practices.

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Environmental Compliance

Strict adherence to environmental regulations and sustainability requirements.

Regulatory Framework

🏛ī¸ Federal Regulations

  • Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)

    Registration and compliance with CFTC regulations for precious metals trading.

  • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)

    Compliance with SEC requirements for investment-related activities.

  • Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN)

    Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Bank Secrecy Act compliance.

  • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

    Tax reporting and compliance for precious metals transactions.

đŸĸ State & Local Compliance

  • State Business Licensing

    Valid business licenses in all states where we operate.

  • Precious Metals Dealer Licenses

    State-specific licenses for precious metals buying and selling.

  • Mining Permits

    Environmental and operational permits for all mining activities.

  • Local Zoning Compliance

    Compliance with local zoning and operational requirements.

Industry Certifications & Standards

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ISO 9001:2015

Quality Management Systems certification ensuring consistent quality in all operations.

Certified
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ISO 14001:2015

Environmental Management Systems certification for environmental responsibility.

Certified
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LBMA Good Delivery

London Bullion Market Association standards for gold refining and delivery.

Certified
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RJC Certification

Responsible Jewellery Council certification for ethical business practices.

Certified
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COMEX Approved

Approval for delivery on COMEX futures contracts.

Approved
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ASTM Standards

Compliance with ASTM International standards for precious metals testing.

Compliant

Anti-Money Laundering & Know Your Customer

🔍 Anti-Money Laundering (AML)

  • Comprehensive AML compliance program
  • Transaction monitoring and reporting
  • Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) filing procedures
  • Currency Transaction Report (CTR) compliance
  • Regular AML training for all staff
  • Independent AML compliance audits

👤 Know Your Customer (KYC)

  • Customer identification verification procedures
  • Enhanced due diligence for high-risk customers
  • Beneficial ownership identification
  • Ongoing customer monitoring
  • PEP (Politically Exposed Person) screening
  • OFAC sanctions list screening

Environmental Compliance

🌊 Water Management

  • Clean Water Act compliance
  • NPDES permit compliance
  • Water quality monitoring and reporting
  • Wastewater treatment systems
  • Water recycling and conservation

đŸŒŦī¸ Air Quality

  • Clean Air Act compliance
  • Emissions monitoring and control
  • Air quality permits and reporting
  • Dust control measures
  • Greenhouse gas reduction initiatives

🗑ī¸ Waste Management

  • RCRA hazardous waste compliance
  • Waste minimization programs
  • Proper disposal and recycling
  • Waste tracking and reporting
  • Emergency response procedures

🌱 Land Restoration

  • Mine reclamation planning
  • Bonding and financial assurance
  • Habitat restoration programs
  • Soil remediation procedures
  • Long-term monitoring commitments

Ethics & Transparency

🤝 Business Ethics

  • Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
  • Conflict of interest policies
  • Whistleblower protection program
  • Anti-corruption and bribery policies
  • Fair dealing and competition practices

📊 Financial Transparency

  • Regular financial reporting and audits
  • Independent auditor oversight
  • Internal controls and procedures
  • Public disclosure of material information
  • Investor relations and communications

🌍 Social Responsibility

  • Community engagement programs
  • Employee health and safety standards
  • Diversity and inclusion initiatives
  • Human rights protection policies
  • Supply chain responsibility

Compliance Monitoring & Reporting

📋 Internal Monitoring

  • Continuous compliance monitoring systems
  • Regular internal audits and assessments
  • Risk-based compliance testing
  • Employee training and certification
  • Compliance metrics and KPIs

📝 External Reporting

  • Regulatory filing and reporting requirements
  • Third-party compliance audits
  • Industry association reporting
  • Public disclosure obligations
  • Stakeholder communications

Compliance Inquiries

For questions about our compliance programs, certifications, or regulatory matters, please contact our Compliance team.

📧 Compliance Email

For compliance-related inquiries and documentation requests

Email Compliance Team

📞 Compliance Hotline

Direct line to our Chief Compliance Officer

Call Compliance

🔒 Confidential Reporting

Report compliance concerns confidentially through our secure whistleblower hotline.

Anonymous Reporting: 1-800-REPORT