An article from the Ethical Metalsmith Newsletter: Elvio Mamani and his 80 coworkers were fired after demanding improved working conditions. The building that housed the factory in Bolivia, where Mamani worked. Barren inside, except some tables and chairs, the factory was shut down after workers unionized in 2006. Walmart claims its “Amour, Terre” jewelry line

Par Mike Angenent En Novembre 2009 nous avons visité une queue minière à Kimberley en Afrique du Sud où “l'exploitation minière illégale” qui se passait. Les gens ont essayé de faire une salle de tamisage à travers le gravier, l'espoir d'un trouvaille. Depuis la queue n'était pas leur propriété (mais De Beers) “exploitation minière” il est illégal. Il a été positive

Just last March, we posted about how Tanzania decided to ban the export of rough gemstones to maximize the local benefit related to the gemstone economy. This was bad news for gemstone cutters in India, where much of the rough from Africa is exported, but good news for the local economy in Tanzania. More polishing