A new standard [by the Responsible Jewellery Council] has just been introduced for companies in the jewellery supply chain with rules on labour rights, indigenous people's rights, the environment, and how to ensure that materials used aren't produced under abusive conditions…Adhering to the Code of Practices will be a requirement for the more than 300 member companies, including some of the largest mining companies and refiners in the world…[However, it] does not have clear requirements for ending abusive conditions in the full supply chain, or for adhering strictly to international laws and norms for resettlement and indigenous peoples' rights…[T]he code strengthens the notion that companies are accountable for the human rights and environmental impact of their actions…Yet, to truly make the precious metals supply chain responsible, a next step is needed: binding regulation…[Refers to AngloGold Ashanti, De Beers, Rio Tinto, Vale]