The book delves into the complexities of the gold trade, revealing its historical roots and current supply chains from mines to consumers. It highlights severe issues such as environmental degradation, forced labor, and human trafficking, often overlooked due to insufficient regulations. The author emphasizes Switzerland's pivotal role in global gold trading, contrasting its reliance on voluntary self-regulation with the EU's binding laws. By simplifying these intricate topics, the narrative makes the alarming realities of the gold industry both accessible and urgent for readers.
