Here’s more info on the upcoming Sierra Fund conference.  The way the miners acted in California before regulations in 1975 is just like how many Jr. Canadian Mining companies operate today in the developing world, leaving massive amounts of mercury and equipment.  Marc Choyt, FJA USA.  The history of mining regulation (or lack thereof) has shaped

Editors note: Here’s the press release from Fair Trade International about their “I Do” campaign.  The US is unfortunately years behind this type of campaign because, with the exception of Hoover and Strong, all the big suppliers really care about is creating the appearance of doing something (recycled metals… big deal)  to hide the fact

In another frank and to the point article Dana Schorr tackles head on, the ongoing political manoeuvrings in the gemstone world. All the opinions expressed in this article are attributable to the author only. Enjoy the read.   It’s like a bad horror film – you believe the creature is dead but it grabs your