The Battle for Safer Mining

By Diana Jarrett

Today many global industries suffer from being painted with the broad brush of malignment. But when it comes to mining, there’s so much that benefits society. We must be appreciative and aware of how our lives are made better through precious metal extraction.

Looking at Mining

By looking at all sides of a situation, we gain a balanced perspective. National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine a prolific publisher of scientific research addressed this in a report, “Evolutionary and Revolutionary Techniques for Mining.”

“Mining is first and foremost a source of mineral commodities that all countries find essential for maintaining and improving their standards of living. Mined materials are needed to construct roads and hospitals, to build automobiles and houses, to make computers and satellites, to generate electricity, and to provide the many other goods and services that consumers enjoy.”

The diamond and gemstone trade has depended on mining for tellectual capital. The Bhanderi side brings a history of industry leading engineering excellence, including the fact that they

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Continued from page 1 and everyone takes personal ownership.” taking their lead from top ownership.

Morgan was also new to jewelry when she joined the crew.

One thing that sets the store apart is its relationship with avid boaters and anglers, McMahon says. Johnston’s frequently does cross-promotions with fishing comfortable,” McMahon says. “People can be in flip-flops and a T-shirt, and I guarantee they could spend six figures on a diamond every day of the week.”

McMahon says Johnston Jewelers is looking into adding a second location, but for now their spot on the borderline between

Seminole and Largo serves them well. People who have moved far away still do business with the store, bayside customers gladly make the 90-minute round trip, and their turquoise exterior has wooed long-time local passers-by to jump in and test the waters too.

Morgan says they’ll be wel- come like family.

“If I were to say what our philosophy is, it’s fine jewelry at the most competitive prices, and hands-down the best service you’ll find anywhere,” McMahon says. “Fair value and our relationship with customers - that’s what it’s all about.”