Monday, 14th February 2005 (2567 views)

Earthworks and Oxfam are celebrating the first anniversary of their "No Dirty Gold" campaign.

The campaign urges consumers to boycott gold from unscrupulous mining companies that pollute the environment and exploit workers.

The No Dirty Gold campaign has gained momentum since February 2004 and now counts Tiffany & Co, Cartier, Helzberg Diamonds and Harry Winston among supporters.

Groups in Germany, Ghana, Kyrgyzstan and Peru are engaging in similar campaigns, while students at colleges across the US and Canada are protesting against so-called dirty gold in their class rings.

"Gold loses its lustre when it is produced at the expense of healthy communities, clean water and human rights. Retails and consumers are saying this price is too high," said Payal Sampat, international campaign director with Earthworks.

Keith Slack, Senior Policy Advisor for Oxfam America, added: "As consumers and retails learn about the true cost of gold, they are calling for it to be produced in ways that do not harm people and the environment."

The No Dirty Gold Campaign aims to change the way gold is produced and sold.

 

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