False Page 14| The Brink’s Journal | August 2008 www. brinksinc. com Brink’s Global News India imported 139 tonnes of gold in the first half of the current year, down 67 percent from a year ago, the head of Bombay Bullion Association said on Friday. “ If prices stay at the same rates the rest of the year will show a similar fall in imports,” Suresh Hundia, president of the Bombay Bullion Association said. The Gemological Institute of America’s ( GIA) laboratory in Thailand will now offer diamond grading services in addition to the colored stone and pearl services it currently offers, effective immediately. GIA Thailand is initially offering the diamond grading services for diamonds ranging from 0.15 carats up to 1.99 carats. The laboratory is also accepting diamonds for all other services that will be dealt with on an expedited basis at one of the U. S. offices. Ken Scarratt, managing director for South East Asia and director for GIA Thailand Laboratory, also said that clients in the region can send goods for identification or grading by using the Brink’s Bonded Facility in Thailand. “ All clients have to do is submit their stones to Brink’s in their home Country and Brink’s Thailand will handle importation into Bond. In this way GIA can service every country in the region,” he explained. According to Scarratt, GIA Thailand’s booth at the 41st Bangkok Gems and Jewelry Fair that runs from February 27 to March 2, 2008 will focus mainly on diamonds, though all other services will be covered as well. Citing information from the United States Geological Survey ( USGS), Expreso daily reported today that Peru continues to be the world’s top silver producer and has replaced the U. S. and Australia as the world’s number two producers of copper and zinc. Confirming the information, the Andean country’s Ministry of Energy and Mines reported that despite social conflicts in Peru, the country had had a successful 2007 and was the world’s largest silver producer as well as the second highest producer of zinc and copper. According to the USGS, Peru produced over 109 million ounces of silver in 2007. Mexico and China were ranked in second and third place with more than 96 million ounces and over 86 million ounces of production respectively. Demand for silver has increased 1.51 percent this year. It was also reported that the Andean country produced 1,200 metric tons of copper, replacing the U. S. as the world’s second largest copper producer. Chile is still ranked first with production as high as 5,700 tons. With 1,500 metric tons of zinc produced in 2007, Peru also replaced Australia as the world’s second highest zinc producer. China remains the world’s largest zinc producer. It is time to begin bidding farewell to the YTL, which came into circulation three years ago, as official sources have indicated that it will be replaced by a new currency, the Turkish Lira ( TL), in January 2009. The new Turkish banknotes, which will be named the E9 Emission Group, will feature new sizes, colors, designs and security features. The usage of the YTL 1 banknote has been very limited and, therefore, there will be no TL 1 banknote. However, the new currency will feature a TL 200 banknote, according to data from the Turkish Central Bank. The use of coinage, the TL 1 coin in particular, will be promoted. The pictures adorning the surface of banknotes will also change. Important figures of Turkish culture, such as poets, writers, mathemati­cians, intellectuals, musicians and artists, will adorn the new banknotes. However, the central bank has not yet decided which names to be used. Yunus Emre, one of the most prominent names in Turkish literature and poetry, may grace the new banknotes. Another personality expected to be featured on the banknotes is Nene Hatun, who is known for her superhuman efforts during the Turkish War of Indepen­dence. The central bank will make its final decisions on design issues this coming autumn. “ We will see the faces of prominent Turkish historical figures on the new banknotes. These [ banknotes] will not only include those from the 14th or 15th centuries, but also some figures from contemporary history,” a senior official from the central bank noted. The TL banknotes will be designed in accordance with the most advanced security technologies. The new security measures and features to distinguish forged money will be announced to the public later. Meanwhile, the YTL 1 coin, which has been criticized because of its similarity to the euro, will also change. The new TL 1 coin will feature a new shape and alloy to prevent forgery, as the YTL 1 was easily forged. Turkey Central bank to release new currency in 2009 Peru world’s largest silver producer Second highest zinc / copper producer India Jan- June gold imports 139T, down 67 pct GIA Thailand To Grade Diamonds

False August 2008 | The Brink’s Journal | Tips on Going Green Whether you work in an office or from home, you can be a “ green” crusader and make simple changes in your work habits to save energy and reduce carbon dioxide emissions— as well as inspire others to do the same. Recycle office paper and cardboard and use both sides of the • paper for writing and computer printing. Turn your computer and other electronics off at night. A simple • way to do this is to plug them into a power strip and turn off the power strip as you leave for the evening. Review documents and communicate with others electronically • rather than printing every report or piece of correspondence. Reuse manila envelopes, folders, and other office supplies. • Use washable coffee mugs instead of Styrofoam, which does • not biodegrade, or paper, which depletes our forests. In meetings, use projectors instead of printed copies. • Use teleconferencing as an alternative to business travel. It • saves times and fuel. Promote carpooling among neighbors and friends; urge local • lawmakers to build more carpool lanes in your city. Proofread documents on screen and make comments/• suggestions via track changes or other highlighting tools. Create mini- CDs as leave behinds at tradeshows.• Encourage the use of online brochures.• Create HTML mails/ post cards as opposed to mailing hard • copies. Recycle printer ink cartridges. • Buy remanufactured ink and toner cartridges.• Purchase high Post- consumer recycles content paper.• Develop a green purchasing policy.• Utilize digital storage solutions to cut paper and reduce • clutter. Buy Energy Star- qualified electronic products. • Recycle office paper and other relevant materials.• Turn off lights when leaving your office or conference room.• At lunch, reuse food storage containers; avoid single- use • containers. Borrow books from coworkers, or shop at used book stores. If • you have to buy new books, look for books printed on recycled paper. Use recycled paper products. This uses less energy, saves • trees, and produces less carbon dioxide. Recycle plastic beverage bottles and other plastic products. • Recycling one bottle saves enough energy to keep a 60- watt bulb lit for six hours and it saves the Earth’s precious petroleum. Recycle paper products, aluminum cans, batteries and any • other material that can be recycled. At The Office Do you have ideas on Going Green? Please send comments, tips or more ideas on how to be globally- conscience to Barbara Miles at Barbara. miles@ brinksinc. com. Page 15 August 2008 | The Go Green! Tips and Information