[Jewelry making - Article 00509] - Re: [Orchid] Responsible Gold

[Susan Kingsley]

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    In regard to the "Responsible Gold" thread, I want to make all of
    you aware of a website that is a resource for information about
    mining issues and offers a solution. www.EthicalMetalsmiths.org 

    While mining issues are complex and far reaching, our approach is
    simple. Mining can be improved and we believe that jewelers and
    metalsmiths along with our suppliers, retailers and customers can
    play an important role in bringing about needed reforms. We believe
    that by working together we can help to create a demand for clean
    gold and persuade the mining industry that there is a market for
    change. 

    Ethical Metalsmiths was formed for the purpose of stimulating demand
    for responsibly sourced materials as an investment in the future. We
    stand for social responsibility, a healthy environment and materials
    that are consistent with these values. Our goal is to connect people
    with precious metals that have been responsibly mined and can be
    independently certified. 

    I would also like to bring to your attention a digital exhibition
    that will premiere at the SNAG meeting in Chicago and be online for
    six months. The subject is gold, and the Deadline is May first. The
    prospectus and details for this "Golden Opportunity" are on our
    website. 

    For background information about gold mining, Metalsmith magazine
    article, "The Price of Gold" (Summer 2004) is available in the
    Ganoksin Library, 

    http://www.ganoksin.com/borisat/nenam/the-price-of-gold.htm 

Susan Kingsley

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