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Article

11 Feb 2004

Author:
Earthworks/Mineral Policy Center and Oxfam America

New Consumer Campaign Targets One of the World's Dirtiest Industries: Gold Mining

"We're asking consumers to consider the real cost of gold, and we're enlisting their help to put an end to mining practices that endanger people and ecosystems." [refers to Cartier (part of Richemont), Piaget (part of Richemont), Wal-Mart, Zale, Sterling (part of Signet), Sears, Finlay Fine Jewelry, JC Penney, QVC (part of Liberty Media), Tiffany, Service Merchandise, Kmart]