EARTHWORKS,...Oxfam America...and Westerners for Responsible Mining...welcomed the unexpected action by Jewelers of America... "Jewelers of America has demonstrated that companies that sell products containing gold and other metals are becoming increasingly concerned about how their products are produced. They want to see respect for the environment and community rights, including the rights of Native Americans, whose sacred lands could be destroyed by this legislation," said Ian Gary, policy advisor for Oxfam America. [refers to Tiffany, Revett Minerals]