https://crystalclear.life/blog-1 daily 0.75 2020-03-09 https://crystalclear.life/blog-1/Blog Post Title One-w8lk6 monthly 0.5 2019-07-10 https://crystalclear.life/blog-1/blog-post-title-two-7yljl monthly 0.5 2019-08-07 https://crystalclear.life/blog-1/blog-post-title-three-wrgn7 monthly 0.5 2019-07-10 https://crystalclear.life/blog-1/blog-post-title-four-2h6gg monthly 0.5 2019-07-10 https://crystalclear.life/home daily 1.0 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/b322e9e0-4009-45e1-944c-0b9eaccefea7/Screenshot+2025-01-22+at+11.51.24.jpg Home - Academia da Serra… We have been working with the mining community in Novo Horizonte since Crystal Clear launched. From supplying Covid Care Packages, to Health and Safety Equipment, we have always been dedicated to transforming lives at ground level. Now, together with a collective of visionaries and industry experts, we are working on the creation and implementation of a blueprint for responsible sourcing and production. It’s a model that can be replicated globally in an effort to inspire positive impact in our industry… and we’d love you to join us on the journey. Welcome to the Academia de Serra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/21435f8e-c71a-4ec2-bb4a-9c4aec65dcb2/59C97BBB-6EC7-48BE-8DD5-FD9170801C86.JPG Home - Women in mining. Crystal Clear is committed to supporting global gender equality. Through training, empowerment and reliable routes to market for women in mining we can transform the industry. Here at Crystal Clear we reinvest into the community so empower women in mining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1587402899370-FARKEV7A51M4DSTNZ0JV/iStock-964288118.jpg Home - Meet the miners. Artisanal Small Scale Mining (ASM) is a route out of poverty for an estimated 40 million people worldwide, with a further 150 million dependant on the sector in some way for their livelihood . This is predominantly across gold and other precious metals, precious gemstones, and minerals used in electronics, but healing crystals also have an important role to play. So, Crystal Clear is on a mission to provide a voice, support and a transparent route to market for these struggling communities. We are a non-profit ‘Community Interest Company’ (CIC) with the primary goal of having a positive social impact. https://crystalclear.life/about-69sx6 daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/impact daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://crystalclear.life/about-3 daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/the-pyramid-mine daily 0.75 2024-05-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/6d448d1b-b5b2-4b2a-b48b-bb0c08ff1199/IMG_3984.jpeg The Pyramid Mine - Make it stand out A miner heads down to the Golden Rutile Mine without the necessary safety equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/5660a284-a2d3-470a-b22e-3b42fc7b805a/PHOTO-2020-08-24-19-02-48+2.jpg The Pyramid Mine - Make it stand out During the pandemic, Crystal Clear sent Care Packages to mining communities in remote villages. https://crystalclear.life/about-4 daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/about-9d2fh daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/about-aknlg daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/about-5lcnt daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/projects daily 0.75 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/e5bbdbc9-f95b-40f2-bec4-fa9434009d57/797A5763-C1B4-4BA0-8325-85671B0B247A.JPG Projects 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/77a2003f-e7d3-4c91-8252-aa53861e932a/Kenya+Aquamarine+7.jpg Projects 2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/898bca19-846d-463b-a7e2-d4a35c93cdb9/unnamed-6.jpg Projects 2 https://crystalclear.life/about-5 daily 0.75 2020-03-06 https://crystalclear.life/about daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1588692819694-E0S7LO45V1HF76FTPXVJ/CC%2Bcrytsal%2Bblue.jpg About - Let’s get Crystal Clear on our goals… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1588693817633-COA0UZ4M9C1NON1NOL6D/SDG%252Blogo%252Bwith%252BUN%252BEmblem_Horizontal%252BWeb.jpg About https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/2f94a8fc-2c75-4588-a5da-19f36a84df92/SLC+opening_BrennaDuncan-5751.jpg About Jill Urwin, Founder of Crystal Clear CIC https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1593507387971-2XIBOOH9T6EY6OIWXY8E/CC%252BSDGS.jpg About https://crystalclear.life/collective daily 0.75 2020-03-07 https://crystalclear.life/crystals daily 0.75 2020-05-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1583775951163-2ZDDNZVZSSXO79HLPTRE/IMG_3802.jpg Crystals - Rose Quartz. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1583776104522-7L6QRQNM0HJG97MYTI2L/unnamed-7.jpg Crystals - BLACK TOURMALINE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1588274747313-SXXWI5ILW2HZLYZ3OETD/PHOTO-2020-02-20-11-41-47.jpg Crystals - RUBY IN FUCHSITE https://crystalclear.life/minedful-donation daily 0.75 2023-01-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/0198b2e6-ffc9-4c4b-b88c-a14dc9d68828/IMG_9453.jpg MINEDFUL DONATION - Your Funds will go to towards the following two projects: (When you donate you will have the option to specify where your funds go) Training for women in mining Inequality for women in mining in Africa is commonplace. Many do not have the knowledge, training or skillsets to identify the gemstones that they mine. This means they are vulnerable to exploitation and undervaluations. In most artisanal mining set-ups, women hand over their finds to male mining partners and they often never know the true worth nor reap the true financial benefits. In this first level of training, we hope to provide women with the confidence and knowledge to sell gemstones for themselves. Besides gem identification and valuations, they will be learning about market demands, how to reach the market and how women can support climate change. Safety Masks Silicosis is a fatal consequence of mining without the correct safety equipment. It is a lung disease caused by the small silica particles from quartz mining, cutting and polishing. ASMs often mine as a route out of poverty. As their only or main source of income for their family they will mine without the correct masks if they have to because they are simply too expensive to buy. You can purchase a mask directly to support a miner in Novo Horizonte, Brazil. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589461618364-LOR478GC5BLX2JVEZIYM/Minedful+future+copy.jpg MINEDFUL DONATION https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589461706712-YK93YT2BKE8N5Y8X5TQQ/image-asset.jpeg MINEDFUL DONATION https://crystalclear.life/donate daily 0.75 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589373784153-NVGS1ISCWJEVGOSRC8NY/mindedful+collective.jpg Action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589373712416-3AMWMFX0AIZ1VO7QZLXN/Minedful+Donation.jpg Action https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589374140546-D2XAXB8H6XMATEVYUZC2/Minedful+future+copy.jpg Action https://crystalclear.life/general-2 daily 0.75 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589554153915-ELPY7XXV0PEV6R6IMQYO/Jill%252BShot%252B3.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589554406414-D0KVUI9RCN2CLRBIG0RK/UQSWUNCYNTPNwVE3rZiU36_square_large.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589554441966-3PQOPK2R66PKN3Q5IA2I/bryan-spooner.jpg Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/41ea6747-5bee-4903-86b0-e126bfec57ff/c-PersonalQuendiLara__IMG1724_1710979548062-768x974.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/7f049c43-2817-4e3a-b0e5-be33e052f2e8/Renata-Cambauva-493x500.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/3596a294-1863-47aa-a3e4-52f82651b846/1654043525436-2.jpeg https://crystalclear.life/minedful-future daily 0.75 2020-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589472223147-IMJWFQ1N312XFXZTD8O4/Minedful+future+copy.jpg MINEDFUL FUTURE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589472650149-ECMPCE69QB3CC57OPTDJ/Screenshot%2B2020-05-01%2Bat%2B18.08.27.jpg MINEDFUL FUTURE - What kind of long term projects will your funds support? Education Adding value at source is the key to helping Small-scale mining communities thrive. Crystal Clear will invest funds into value-adding education programmes. This will include projects such as training in cutting and polishing with the implementation of a lapidary (cutting and polishing workshop), training on market demand and value so miners are more informed about the minerals they mine. New skills and knowledge promotes long term financial security. Food Security Providing a means for long term food security within mining communities through sustainable development projects based around bio diversity, regenerative agriculture and organic farming. Financial security is an additional benefit so subsequent support will be necessary to connect these communities to a route to market. Setting Industry Standards We are building measures to provide Crystal Clear supply chains that work through due diligence guidelines that are safe and secure. This is substantial work is ongoing and lasting, with an end goal to enable mining communities to grow as demand increases for a more transparent world. Measuring Impact We work with trusted partners and organisations both on the ground and remotely to ensure the safe and fair allocation of funds. As a loyal donor, you will receive email updates with valuable qualitative and quantitative data… this means we won’t just send you the numbers, you’ll see and hear from the faces behind the numbers and see the progress we’re making. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589461706712-YK93YT2BKE8N5Y8X5TQQ/image-asset.jpeg MINEDFUL FUTURE https://crystalclear.life/minedful-collective daily 0.75 2020-05-15 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589482364746-Z9F4J904M6AE7DGM7Y94/Minedful+future+copy.jpg MINEDFUL COLLECTIVE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589477898188-KI4CLN9B7CFC5N2B4PDW/iStock-506603586.jpg MINEDFUL COLLECTIVE - How will your business benefit? Transparency Consumers are increasingly demanding verified and transparent supply chains. Due diligence guidelines, fair trade certifications, and global auditing bodies do not exist in the crystal mining industry. This is a huge issue for any businesses that wish to communicate honestly to their consumers. The industry is built on trust, which in many cases might be honest and accurate, but the issue is that consumers understandably expect more. Crystal Clear is opening the dialogue and working with OECD, CRAFT Code and ARM guidelines to develop a model framework that can be adopted globally and ensures the small-scale artisanal miners are empowered globally. Marketing Collateral As a member of the Crystal Clear Collective, you will be authorised to use the logo on your website and social channels to communicate to your customers that you are an official proud sponsor of Crystal Clear. We will provide you with marketing tools and assets for communication purposes and you will receive monthly progress reports displaying quantitative and qualitative data. Crystal Clear Certified The long term end goal is Crystal Clear Certification. This is a huge undertaking. Stage 1 involves our wholesale offering of Crystal Clear Certified minerals, which can be purchased by registered businesses that are members of the Collective. 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With the help of the team in the ground, we are putting together care packages to include food basics such as manioc flour, coffee, rice, beans, sugar, cooking oil, and crackers, plus sanitary basics such as soap, alcohol gel and face masks. Each care package will be a 2 week supply for a family of 4 and costs £20.00. Safety Masks During COVID-19 we are deeply concerned for the vulnerable and elderly who are living remotely and facing food security issues. With the help of the team in the ground, we are putting together care packages to include food basics such as manioc flour, coffee, rice, beans, sugar, cooking oil, and crackers, plus sanitary basics such as soap, alcohol gel and face masks. Each care package will be a 2 week supply for a family of 4 and costs £20.00. Measuring Impact We are working with a trusted team on the ground which includes members of the cooperative, the Health Secretary and the Majors Office to ensure the safe and fair allocation of funds. As a loyal donor, you will receive email updates with valuable qualitative and quantitative data… this means we won’t just send you the numbers, you’ll see and hear from the faces behind the numbers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589461618364-LOR478GC5BLX2JVEZIYM/Minedful+future+copy.jpg MINEDFUL DONATION (Copy) https://crystalclear.life/academia-da-serra daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/53517aac-af28-43ec-96d6-e31fe5acb4a8/Initiative+.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/a6727676-1e6e-432b-9289-c1c71d1316c1/unnamed-2.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/de1f60b8-733f-4ab6-ade3-b557d14776ed/unnamed-5.jpg ACADEMIA DA SERRA - Make it stand out A miner heads down to the Golden Rutile Mine without the necessary safety equipment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/a1d1cc03-c2de-4fa1-868b-cea46871ac46/Screenshot+2025-01-22+at+13.41.32.png https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/8a87ebcd-23fd-4e21-9883-240e0e7cdaaf/unnamed-3.jpg https://crystalclear.life/contact-us daily 0.75 2024-08-31 https://crystalclear.life/donate-academia daily 0.75 2024-08-31 https://crystalclear.life/donate-academia-membership daily 0.75 2025-02-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/17af66cd-e53c-48df-9f00-e5cbf3db1df7/IMG_1688.JPG https://crystalclear.life/donate-1 daily 0.75 2025-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589374140546-D2XAXB8H6XMATEVYUZC2/Minedful+future+copy.jpg Action (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589373784153-NVGS1ISCWJEVGOSRC8NY/mindedful+collective.jpg Action (Copy) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1589373712416-3AMWMFX0AIZ1VO7QZLXN/Minedful+Donation.jpg Action (Copy) https://crystalclear.life/gearing-up daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/8a87ebcd-23fd-4e21-9883-240e0e7cdaaf/unnamed-3.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1583515762084-YY1U7SHKE9EENNKNS9AA/unnamed-7.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/1b7955f0-92b3-4e76-95fc-82aae84f3dbe/Miner+receiving+certificate+after+Health+%26+Safety+Training https://crystalclear.life/stepping-stones daily 0.75 2025-02-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/e1a106a6-ef69-4cb3-abe8-0eb880533372/AdobeStock_1078736381.jpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/72bc2def-7aaa-4b4a-87c1-d8d17e844629/5c35baf8-7b35-4f9b-b3d2-1e867de4249f.jpg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e5fe8e91a895b79043be7d4/22e32896-63c3-462b-96ec-c618dae64e53/Screenshot+2025-02-04+at+12.22.55.jpg https://crystalclear.life/donation-shop daily 0.75 2020-05-14