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Randgold Resources is an African focused gold mining and exploration company with primary listings on the London Stock Exchange and Nasdaq. Major discoveries to date include the 7.5 million ounce Morila deposit in southern Mali, the 7 million ounce Yalea deposit and the 3 million ounce Gounkoto deposit, both in western Mali, the 4 million ounce Tongon deposit in the Côte d’Ivoire and the 3 million ounce Massawa deposit in eastern Senegal.Randgold Resources (‘Randgold’) financed and built the Morila mine which since October 2000 has produced more than 5.5 million ounces of gold and distributed more than US$1.5 billion to stakeholders. It also financed and built the Loulo operation which started as two open pit mines in November 2005. Since then, an underground mine has been developed at the Yalea deposit and construction of a second underground operation is underway at the Gara deposit. First gold production from the company’s new mine being developed at Tongon is scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2010.Randgold’s current major projects are Gounkoto on the Loulo permit in Mali, Massawa in Senegal and Kibali in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2009 the company acquired a 45% interest in the Kibali project, which now stands at 9.2 million ounces of reserves and is one of the largest undeveloped gold deposits in Africa. Randgold also has an extensive portfolio of organic growth prospects, which is constantly replenished by intensive exploration programmes in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, DRC, Mali and Senegal.

Reading Alloys Inc has earned a global reputation for its leadership in design, development and production of master alloys and specialty powder products. For nearly half a century, the Company's innovation and technology have advanced the boundaries of alloy metallurgy. Reading Alloys is known as technically advanced, low-cost producers offering sophisticated manufacturing, MIS and process control systems that assure high quality products. Reading Alloys produces the industry's most extensive line of ferrous and non-ferrous master alloys and specifically engineered alloys. More than 50 standard alloy formulations in a wide range of sizes from chunks to metal powders are produced. In addition, hundreds of alloy formulations are tailored to individual customer requirements.

Prospecting in Africa is golden for Red Back Mining. The gold producer operates two gold mines in West Africa -- the Tasiast Gold Mine in Mauritania (100% owned) and the Chirano Gold Mine in Ghana (in which Red Back has a 90% interest, with the government of Ghana holding the rest). Red Back produces about 250,000 ounces annually and has around 3 million ounces of proved and probable reserves. Red Back Mining company also has exploration projects elsewhere in Ghana and Mauritania and holds a minority interest in West African assets held by the Australian Mineral Deposits Limited. Toronto-based Kinross Gold acquired Red Back in 2010 in a $7 billion stock deal.

Redcorp’s outlook took a very positive turn in early 2006 when we decided to re-evaluate the Tulsequah Project in light of improving metal prices. The previous Feasibility Update scoping study which was curtailed in May 2005 was re-examined by an independent engineering consultant and found to have significant opportunities for improvement. We then made a decision to advance the Project through a series of key objectives in 2006 in order to determine its development path.We raised exploration funds in 2006 and were successful in demonstrating sizeable additions and expansion potential at the Tulsequah Chief deposit and at the Big Bull deposit. Wardrop Engineering Inc. was selected to commence the Feasibility Study re-evaluation. We also commenced the expansion of our management team to direct the Feasibility Study work and expanded corporate activity.A significant change in the Feasibility Study update was the recognition and introduction of an improved transportation access plan. Previously, we had engineered and obtained permitting approval for a 160 km access road which would allow for outbound concentrate haulage and inbound supplies. In the fall of 2006, we determined that an alternative method was available. Shallow draft barge technology was identified which would allow the Project to utilize a much more direct route along the Taku River on a year-round basis instead of seasonally. Development of this access alternative resulted in significant savings to the Project in both capital and operating costs and contributed to its significantly improved economics.The potential change in the Project’s access mode has also resulted in an improved relationship with the Taku River Tlingit First Nation (TRTFN) who, in February 2007, signed an initial letter agreement with us covering the barge amendment Environmental Assessment process. The agreement also contemplates entering into discussions for an Impact and Benefits Agreement defining the opportunities for TRTFN participation in project benefits and environmental mitigation. Our exploration activities in Portugal centre on the advanced Lagoa Salgada exploration project which hosts a copper-zinc-lead-silver-gold massive sulphide deposit, located in the highly productive Pyrite Belt in southern Portugal. We are also evaluating an earlier stage gold prospect at Vila de Rei in central Portugal where reconnaissance work has identified potential for intrusive-related gold mineralization on the concession. Further work will concentrate on follow-up of the identified targets and delineation of drill targets. A drilling program is scheduled to commence at Lagoa Salgada in February, continuing through the first quarter of 2007.We expect 2008 to be a pivotal year in our planned transition from an advanced exploration company to a mid-tier producer in 2009.

Resource Finance & Investment Ltd. (RFI) is engaged in the business of acquiring, exploring and developing natural resource properties. RFI primarily invests in controlled natural resource exploration entities that have the potential to add significant value with the expenditure of early to mid stage capital. The company's focus is on industrial or value-added specialty minerals and selective base metal projects. Resource Finance & Investment Ltd.Company is domiciled in Bermuda. The Company's registered office is in Hamilton Bermuda with administration offices located in Geneva Switzerland and Portland, Oregon. RFI has substantial ownership interests in two entities, one of which is Industrial Minerals Corporation Ltd quoted on the Australian Securities Exchange (IDM.ASX) and a 100% ownership of Dynamex Corporation Inc.

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