An Open Letter to RJC and the ARM signed by 152 jewellers, organisations and civil society groups

We, the undersigned, are writing to express our concerns in regards to the Fairtrade and Fairmined gold label, in context to the current relationship between the Alliance for Responsible Mining and the Responsible Jewellery Council.  We are concerned about how this relationship might impact the jewelers currently selling, and those interested in selling Fairtrade and Fairmined (FT/FM) gold in the future. We are also concerned for the strength of the Fairtrade and Fairmined brand, the enhancement of the quality of life for artisanal and small-scale miners and the expansion of responsible mining practices everywhere.
http://blog.gregvalerio.com/2012/07/05/an-open-letter-to-rjc-and-the-arm-signed-by-152-jewellers-organisations-and-civil-society-groups/