Introduction: This press release from Fair Trade International represents a major new development.  Not only Fairtrade gold, but wire and sheet is now easy to purchase without a lot of hassle for small jewelers in the UK and at a reasonable price.  Unfortunately, in the US, we are still far behind.  There are no suppliers

The Campaign Begins When I learned last July of a proposed gold mine just south of my home in Santa Fe, I brought a group together and started a campaign. Earthworks offered support early; and recently, we published a study, Public Risk, Private Reward: an analysis of the Ortiz Gold Mine proposal. This report was

New study shows Ortiz mine proposal is thirsty and dirty: could consume water equal to use of 7,800 New Mexicans, contribute to climate change, and drain acid into surrounding watershed in perpetuity Introduction:  Last August, I heard about a proposed gold mine just south of Santa Fe.  I contacted Earthworks, gathered community members and initiated