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Press Information

Thank you to all our press contacts working so hard to get this information distributed. Here are some resources that may be useful to you.

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Text of Letter to Industry

This is a Google doc. It will make it easy for you to copy/paste the text of the open letter to industry.

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Communication Toolkit

This is a Google doc with swipe copy for social media, email, and newsletters. 

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Support Graphics

Logos for Global Gold Transparency Initiative and social media graphics are available in this folder.

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Typeset Letter

This is a print-ready PDF of the open letter to the industry which fits on one page.

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Experts

If you are looking for expert commentary, we have compiled a list of contacts for you. Please feel free to reach out to them directly using the contact information provided.

The Letter, It's Development, and Industry Impact

Andrea Hill and Christina Miller can speak to the process of developing the letter, the experts that were consulted, the jewelry industry, and responsible supply chains. 

Andrea can be reached at:

  • Tel: +1 414.477.1457
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Christina can be reached at:

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Gold Mining

Our expert on gold mining and the impact of gold mining on people and the environment is Christina Miller. You can reach Christina directly at:

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Anti Money Laundring Act and Sanctions

Sara Yood, Esq. is Deputy General Counsel for Jewelers Vigilance Committee, and can speak to the anti-money laundering regulations from the PATRIOT Act and Bank Secrecy Act and to current sanctions on Russia, particularly as they relate to the jewelry industry. You can reach Sara at:

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  • Phone: 212.997.2002
Human Rights Issues in Mining Communities

Susan Wheeler is founder of The Responsible Jewelry Transformative, a 501(c)3 foundation focused on issues related to mining impact on people and communities and on creating access to markets for artisanal and small scale miners. You can reach Susan directly at:

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Gold Mining Impact on the Amazon

Sarah Dupont is the Founder of Amazon Aid Foundation and producer of the documentary film "River of Gold." Amazon Aid Foundation has worked extensively to understand the impact of gold mining on the health of the Amazon. You can reach Sarah directly at:

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International Illicit Trade & Security

Christian Swan is an expert based in Switzerland that has extensive experience working in anti-illicit trade and security. Christian can be reached directly at:

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