The Sustainable Value Network for Jewelry will bring together a diverse set of stakeholders to find innovative solutions to environmental and social challenges facing products made from a variety of materials including minerals, metals and precious metals. This network will likely include suppliers and other value-chain partners, nongovernmental organizations such as EarthWorks, Oxfam, Green Seal and Conservation International, government representatives, and technical experts as well as Sam’s Club and Wal-Mart associates... The long-term vision of the Jewelry Network is to provide customers with affordable, quality products that have a positive effect on human health and/or the environment. This vision will be achieved by adherence to the following guiding principles: • Safe, effective and efficient methods and labor practices for materials sourcing • Transparency of supply sources • Efficient production • Minimization of waste and pollution... [also refers to Noranda (part of Falconbridge)]