New groups focus on mining and communications: new ICA committees will address key issues.(GEMS)(International Colored Gemstones Association)

From: Jewelers Circular Keystone | Date: July 1, 2005| Author: Roskin, Gary | Copyright information

The International Colored Gemstones Association recently announced the composition of its working committees for 2005-2007. Headed by ICA board members, these committees help bring important issues to the forefront.

One of the more interesting new committees that ICA established is the Mining Committee, headed by ICA director Bhadresh Pandit of Arusha, Tanzania. Pandit's committee is responsible for gathering worldwide information on new production, old mines, and any ot...

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