This article comes from Martin Rizzi, who has lived in Taxco, Mexico for decades, and worked closely with the artisanal women in support of their fair trade production. I have visited him, seen his impressive projects, and listened to his accounts of fair-washing artisanal products. I requested he submit an article documenting his experiences, which

Inleidende Comment: Afgelopen jaar, we hard gewerkt om ons verzet tegen ARM's voorstel om massabalans fairtrade goud verhogen. Over 140 bedrijven en particulieren ondertekend onze petitie.   We waren het meest bezorgd over de fairtrade goud merk. We wanted the fairtrade gold label when shown on a piece of jewelry to remain a real assurance

With the value of precious metals near all-time highs, hard rock mining will continue to threaten sensitive environmental areas. We cannot expect much help from Congress. Senator Majority Leader Harry Reid is strongly supported by the mining lobby, and so long as he is in power, de 1872 mining act will remain the law of